I am a Hepatitis B+ person. And just married. What precaution I should take. Can I have a baby without transfer of this Infection in normal way.

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Protection 1.Sometimes Hepatitis B virus automatically gets cleared from blood without treatment and without affecting liver 2.If the virus persists for more than 6 months it is called chronic HepatitisB (CHB) and can cause liver damage in some patients. Patient can have cirrhosis/carcinoma of liver 3.Monitor your blood regularly for HbsAg, HbeAg,HBV DNA and Liver function test to assess any liver disorder 4. Consult Gastro enterologist/Hepatologist with Blood report for Anti viral treatment if required 5. Take precautionary measure like a)Use of condom during sex, b)Not to donate bloodc)Not to share razor/tooth brush/ nail cutter with othersd)informing medical and Dental personnel about your disease before any Invasive procedure etc get your wife's blood examined for Hepatitis B. If she is positive , the child is likely to have Hep-B. But don't worry.there are treatment available even if the child is Hepatitis B +ve

Lalit Kumar Tripathy · Accepted Answer

Protection 1.Sometimes Hepatitis B virus automatically gets cleared from blood without treatment and without affecting liver 2.If the virus persists for more than 6 months it is called chronic HepatitisB (CHB) and can cause liver damage in some patients. Patient can have cirrhosis/carcinoma of liver 3.Monitor your blood regularly for HbsAg, HbeAg,HBV DNA and Liver function test to assess any liver disorder 4. Consult Gastro enterologist/Hepatologist with Blood report for Anti viral treatment if required 5. Take precautionary measure like a)Use of condom during sex, b)Not to donate bloodc)Not to share razor/tooth brush/ nail cutter with othersd)informing medical and Dental personnel about your disease before any Invasive procedure etc get your wife's blood examined for Hepatitis B. If she is positive , the child is likely to have Hep-B. But don't worry.there are treatment available even if the child is Hepatitis B +ve