Prevalence, Profile and Fetomaternal Outcome of Hepatitis B in Pregnancy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Background and Aim: Vertical and horizontal transmission in the perinatal period and early childhood are the major way of propagation of hepatitis B in India. Knowledge of hepatitis B not only gives measures to prevent perinatal transmission but also prevent the mother to suffer from chronic sufferings. Material and Methods: All hepatitis B positive mothers are enrolled, the feto maternal outcome were studied and compared with those of hepatitis B negative mother. Observation: 170 cases came under our study out of 16570 deliveries, hence prevalence was 1.02%. maximum mothers were of 18 -30 age group, primipara and there is significant relation in term to preterm birth and low birth weight. Conclusion: Universal screening of hepatitis B in pregnancy is mandatory and complete antibody profile should be done in case of positive mothers; that will help in proper management and prevention of fetomaternal transmission. Proper immunization and antiviral therapy are mainstay of treatment.
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Dr Rabinarayan Sathpathy
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