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If a pregnant woman has hepatitis B or hepatitis C . So after delivery when should do hep b or hep c test for a baby ?
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The Hepatitis B test is done immediately after delivery. In fact even from the cord blood.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Sindhu N R
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly consult for discussion
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Dr. Ankita Upadhyay
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes not only testing, immediately immunoglobin is given and vaccination is done for the baby in case of Hep B.
Also, during pregnancy monitoring is needed for liver functions for the female.
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