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Is it appropriate to use antiviral therapy to pregnant woman who is hbeag (+) immune active phase.will it affect the embryo? how well does it work if the fetus is injected with hepatitis b vaccine born within 12 hours? will it have any side effects?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Complicated issue: Hepatitis B treatment during pregnancy recommendation must be dealt with individually. Those with high viral loads or at high risk for transmission or hepatic decompensation may be advised to start antiviral therapy. Often a maternal fetal medicine expert or infectious disease specialist will be consulted to help advise.

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 7/15/2017

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A member asked:

Is it appropriate to use antiviral therapy to pregnant woman who is hbeag (+) immune active phase.will it affect the embryo? how well does it work if the fetus is injected with hepatitis b vaccine born within 12 hours? will it have any side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kobasa agreed

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