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Question
Hello doctor,
Currently, my wife has just given birth to a baby. During pregnancy, the test was positive for hepatitis B virus infection and during labor, the doctor tested again to confirm that the hepatitis B virus was active, the baby was vaccinated with serum and vaccine. So the doctor asked me if I can treat hepatitis B after giving birth? If treated, will there be any effect on breastfeeding? Thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Mang Thi Phuong Mai - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can hepatitis B be treated after giving birth? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
After giving birth, hepatitis B can still be treated. If your wife has to take medication for treatment, the doctor will choose the drug so it will not affect the breastfeeding process. Therefore, you should take your wife to see a hepatologist who will do some more tests.
If you still have questions about whether you can treat hepatitis B after giving birth, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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