The Study of Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen during Pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
• To determine the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen during pregnancy in south Indian population. The study was conducted at Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada during July 2016 to Jan 2018 • Including 21670 ante natal women. All of were screened for HBsAg . Of the total antenatal women 246 were found to be positive for HBsAg. Hepatitis B infection is highly infectious, associated with maternal complications with transmission to the child. It is mandatory that all the pregnant women should be screened for HbsAg and managed appropriately
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Bathula Usharani MD (OBG), Dr. Karuna kumara CH MS (OBG), Dr . Dhanalakshmi M
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