I have 40 weeks of pregnancy. I live in Germany. On the 37 week sample was taken for hepatitis B. The result: HBs-antigen-positive, HBs-antibody-negative. HBe-antigen-negative, HBe-antibody-positive. 2 months before pregnancy were vaccinated drug Twinrix Hepatitis B, A, one month before pregnancy re-inoculation. Learning about pregnancy third vaccinated did not. Doctors can not explain whether a positive test result for Hepatitis B is a consequence of vaccination or disease. Previously, no studies on Hepatitis B has been conducted, no complaints there. What should I do? Am I a child is infected? What to take action?

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist vaccine could not cause the appearance of HBsAg. It is likely that infection occurred much earlier. After delivery, you will need to consult a doctor - a hepatologist, screened, donate blood for HBV DNA and decide whether to antiviral treatment. After the birth of the first few hours your baby should be vaccinated against hepatitis B and he will need to enter the immunoglobulin. Similar question: Hello! At 10 weeks' gestation detected antibodies to HCV. An analysis to identify RNA. The result is positive. Tell me, please ...