학술논문
Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis B: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol 28, Iss 10, Pp 525-528 (2014)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2291-2789
2291-2797
2291-2797
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) can occur despite postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). Recent literature suggests that antiviral treatment during pregnancy when maternal HBV DNA levels are elevated can further decrease vertical transmission. However, HBV DNA screening is not routinely performed antenatally.