A two-year-old child has been diagnosed with hepatitis B, with normal liver function and carrying 200 million viruses. Can the child take medication?

Understanding the Development and Treatment of Baby’s Hepatitis B Virus Infection

It is not recommended to start antiviral treatment for children with early hepatitis B infection. Generally, traditional Chinese medicine can be adopted after the age of 12, and nucleoside drugs can be used after the age of 16.

Patients with Hepatitis B with HBeAg positive should pay attention to immune function, regularly check liver function, and avoid overexertion and liver-damaging medications. Long-term untreated Hepatitis B can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. If the liver function test is normal, there is no need to worry, but it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Yellow jaundice appearing on the third day after birth may indicate liver function impairment. It is suggested to thoroughly check the newborn’s liver function and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody (anti-HBs) levels to determine the cause and initiate appropriate treatment promptly.

What precautions should Hepatitis B carriers take when preparing for pregnancy?

Newborns can significantly reduce their risk of contracting Hepatitis B by receiving hepatitis B immunoglobulin and vaccination.

How to Treat a Child Born with Hepatitis B

Discussing Treatment Methods and Daily Precautions for Hepatitis B Virus Carriers

Patients with Hepatitis B with the triple therapy should pay attention to their lifestyle and dietary habits, avoiding vigorous exercise and foods that damage the liver.