The prevalence of HBsAg and Anti-HCV in pregnant women in Adıyaman
In: Dicle Medical Journal, Jg. 36 (2009), Heft 3, S. 191-194
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Aim: The number of chronic carriers is estimated to be more than 400 million in worldwide. Perinatal infection is the predominant mode of transmission in high-prevalence areas, whereas horizontal transmission, particularly in early childhood, accounts for most cases of chronic HBV infection in intermediate-prevalence areas. Transmission to infant from HBV-infected mothers may be perinatal or postpartum.Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, pregnant who applied to Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Adıyaman 82’nd Years State Hospital between January 2007- December 2007 were evaluated in order to find prevalences of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and anti-HBs.Results: Seropositivity rates of HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HCV were found 4.7%, 32.8% and 1.1%, respectively.Conclusion: Knowing the frequency of chronic HBV infection in pregnant women is important in order to protect the infant from risk of HBV infection. All pregnant women should
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The prevalence of HBsAg and Anti-HCV in pregnant women in Adıyaman
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Kölgelier, Servet ; Güler, Dilek ; Demiraslan, Hayati |
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Zeitschrift: | Dicle Medical Journal, Jg. 36 (2009), Heft 3, S. 191-194 |
Veröffentlichung: | Dicle University Medical School, 2009 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1300-2945 (print) ; 1308-9889 (print) |
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