Elimination of Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis B in Africa: A Review of Available Tools and New Opportunities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.05.016
Abstract: PURPOSE This review article focuses on preventing vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among pregnant women living in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where disease is endemic and the estimated maternal HBV seroprevalence is >8%. Available… read more here.
Keywords: available tools; transmission; transmission hepatitis; vertical transmission ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Birth Dose Vaccination in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of Hepatitis B: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Engerix-B and Sci-B-Vac
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9040331
Abstract: Background and aims: Peripartum transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from an infected mother to the child can be prevented in most but not all cases by immediate vaccination of the newborn. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: sci vac; vaccination; sci; transmission hepatitis ... See more keywords