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...
Main Authors: | Kerina Duri, Privilege Tendai Munjoma, Hope Mataramvura, Arthur John Mazhandu, Panashe Chandiwana, Tarisai Marere, Felicity Zvanyadza Gumbo, Lovemore Ronald Mazengera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-10-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08523-2 |
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