Antenatal hepatitis B virus sero-prevalence, risk factors, pregnancy outcomes and vertical transmission rate within 24 months after birth in a high HIV prevalence setting

Antenatal hepatitis B virus sero-prevalence, risk factors, pregnancy outcomes and vertical transmission rate within 24 months after birth in a high HIV prevalence setting

Abstract Background Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections remain a major cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. HBV burden in pregnancy, risk factors and the timing of mother to child transmission remain poorly described especial...

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Main Authors: Kerina Duri, Privilege Tendai Munjoma, Hope Mataramvura, Arthur John Mazhandu, Panashe Chandiwana, Tarisai Marere, Felicity Zvanyadza Gumbo, Lovemore Ronald Mazengera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Antenatal hepatitis B surface antigen sero-prevalence
Risk factors for HBsAg seropositivity in pregnancy
Burden of antenatal HBV/HIV coinfections
Vertical and child-horizontal transmission of HBV
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08523-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08523-2

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