A breakdown of the mothers by HBV disease activity3
| Phase of disease | Number | eAg status | Viral load (IU/mL) | ALT (IU/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunotolerant | 6 (9%) | +ve | High | <40 |
| Immune active HBeAg +ve | 6 (9%) | +ve | >20 000 | >40 |
| Inactive carrier | 42 (63%) | −ve | <2000 | <40 |
| Active HBeAg −ve | 2 (3%) | −ve | >2000 | >40 |
| Indeterminate | 11(16%) | Either viral load >2000 with ALT <40 or viral load <2000 with ALT >40 |
HBeAg, hepatitis B e antigen; HBV, hepatitis B virus.