Question 1

Importance of Screening

Accepted Answer

Prevents virus transmission from mother to baby during delivery. Enables doctors to prepare necessary vaccines for the newborn immediately. Helps monitor the mother's liver health during pregnancy.

Question 2

When to get tested?

Accepted Answer

Routinely performed during the first trimester. May be repeated in the third trimester for high-risk cases. An essential part of the prenatal screening package.

Question 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted Answer

Does the virus affect the fetus during pregnancy? Transmission through the placenta is rare; the main risk is during delivery. What if the result is positive? The newborn will receive immunoglobulin and the vaccine within the first 12 hours.

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