Neonatology Flashcards
1
Q
A mother who is positive for anti-HBe conveys …. risk to the baby?
A
Low
2
Q
What serology results would suggest high risk of transmission of Hepatitis B to the baby?
A
Mothers whose serology shows:
Positive HBsAg (Hep B surface antigen)
+/- HBeAg positive
+/- low birthweight (<1500g)
+/- High HBV viral load >1 x 10*6
3
Q
What treatment should be administered to babies who are at a high risk of contracting Hep B?
A
Hepatitis B vaccine and immunoglobulin
4
Q
Patients with chronic Hepatitis B are at increased risk of what?
A
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Cirrhosis
5
Q
The average weight gain for an infant in the first 6 months of life is ??
A
20g/day
