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My mom passed away due to liver cirrosis & hepatitis b, hepatitis e. my dad also has hep b. do i stand chance? i have the vaccinations done.
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You need testing: Testing for hepatitis antigens and antibodies will tell you you're status. Hepatitis b and e are spread by contact with infected blood so unless your mother had the infection before you were born it is unlikely that she would have infected you.
Answered 8/22/2015
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Unlikely: Vaccines to prevent Hep B were seldom available before the early 1990's so it is likely your parents were vulnerable and acquired it in life. It can be passed sexually, so one of your parents could pass it to the other.If you did not get it from your mom during pregnancy/delivery and got the shots, you may be protected.Simple lab tests can confirm or exclude it.
Answered 8/22/2015
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