Maternal hepatitis B and hepatitis C carrier status and perinatal outcomes

2011188 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Laura Connell · University of South Florida

Hamisu M. Salihu · University of South Florida

Jason L. Salemi · University of South Florida

Euna M. August · University of South Florida

Hanna Weldeselasse · University of South Florida

Alfred K. Mbah · University of South Florida

Abstract

Our findings provide further understanding of the association between maternal hepatitis B or C carrier status and perinatal outcomes. Infants born to women with hepatitis C infection appear to be at risk for poor birth outcomes, including preterm birth, LBW and congenital anomaly.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis B Virus Studies Hepatitis C virus research Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Liver International

Volume 31, Issue 8, pp. 1163-1170

DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2011.02556.x

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