2015
DOI: 10.1007/s11901-015-0266-6
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Management of HBV in Pregnancy

Abstract: Hepatitis B in pregnancy must include diagnosis and management of the pregnant woman as well as modalities to decrease mother to child transmission (MTCT). MTCT remains the most important mode of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission, although effective strategies exist to reduce this risk. Universal screening for HBV can identify women with previously unrecognized infection and allow for targeted therapy to prevent MTCT. All children of HBV-infected mothers should receive passive active immunoprophylaxis with … Show more

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