Saturday, April 24, 2010

If the female does not have hepatitis due to prevention shots but the male has b and c will the fetus have it?

i just found out that i am pregnant and the father has both hepatitis b and c but i do not because i got the 3 prevention shots but i need to know since his sperm carries both if the fetus will automatically have both or any or what the chance of the baby being born with hepatitis b and or c. my prevention shots gave me an immunity but i did not receive the first prevention shot for hepatitis b until 3 months of constant contact with both hepatitis b and c.i am worried that my baby can be born with the viruses or birth defects.

If the female does not have hepatitis due to prevention shots but the male has b and c will the fetus have it?
I can't answer your question, but you should be getting prenatal care. What does your doctor say?
Reply:You are only protected against Hep B, there is no vaccine against Hep C. So your fetus is at risk of Hep C. You would need to undergo some blood tests to see if you have been infected, actually for both viruses, given that you received the shots after being in contact with the child's father. If you do have an infection, counseling will help you decide what is the best way to go and what are the risks for the baby. Good luck and take good care. E.

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