Characteristics of Pregnant Women With Hepatitis B Virus Infection in 5 US Public Health Jurisdictions, 2008-2012

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Authors

Tanja Y. Walker · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emily Smith · National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention

Nancy Fenlon · National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Julie Lazaroff · New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Cristina Dusek · Florida Department of Health

Patrick Fineis · Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Abstract

One-fifth of HBsAg-positive pregnant women had documentation for HBeAg and/or HBV DNA, and about one-third reported receiving care for HBV infection during a case-managed pregnancy. Greater emphasis is needed on prenatal evaluation for HBV liver disease care and treatment among pregnant women with HBV infection.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis B Virus Studies Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology Health and Conflict Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Reports

Volume 131, Issue 5, pp. 685-694

DOI: 10.1177/0033354916663183

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