Hi Sir My wife is pregnant for 4 months now and her hepatitis b is in active state. the test done day before yesterday counted 250, but the normal figure i suppose should be 0.05. Can you please tell me the seriousness and if it is curable and won t harm the baby? If yes, also please suggest some hospital (Govt.) where I shall take her and get treated. I am not in a position to go to a private nursing home as my financial position is not good. Please advice.Thanks & Regards Raman
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Mr. Reimann am I assuming your wife is in infective state because all the necessary blood reports have not been uploaded. Infective hepatitis is treatable, but there is a risk of transmission to the newborn. Please consult your local physician and gynecologist to determine the treatment for your wife. If your wife remains infective till delivery the baby may require a hepatitis B vaccine as well as an immunoglobulin injection. I would suggest a hepatitis B screening for you too. Please get back if you have any more questions.