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Date: | Mon, 19 May 1997 17:34:05 -0400 |
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Hi everyone,
As far as not breastfeeding when a mom tests positive or is a carrier (sorry
this is lacking the precise terminology), has anyone considered Asian
populations? My husband is Vietnamese, and my understanding is that it is
"normal " for Asian people to test positive ------what I mean to say is they
do not necessarily have the disease, but they test positive----for the
antibodies---am I correct?
My husband did have Hep B when he was younger. Years later when he entered
the military, a blood test was positive---I am assuming for the antibodies.
The military treated him as if he was HIV positive during dental cleanings.
My OB (I was pregnant at this time) said I need not worry. Fast forward a
few more years, he no longer tests positive. I understand that this is
normally what eventually happens, but I do know that two of his sisters
continue to test positive.
Anyway, I am finally getting to the point, Asian cultures normally
breastfeed---unless western influence is strong. There is no harm to the
baby as far as I know.
Because of the large Asian population, I am sure Hawai'i was one of the first
states to be on the Hep B immunization bandwagon.
I welcome ant information or comments.
Aloha,
Gloria Thai LLL of Hawai'i
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