Article
Factors associated with vaccine failure and vertical transmission of hepatitis B among a cohort of Canadian mothers and infants.
Journal of viral hepatitis - 1 Jul 2011
Singh A E, Plitt S S, Osiowy C, Surynicz K, Kouadjo E, Preiksaitis J, Lee B
Abstract excerpt
Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to occur despite immunoprophylaxis. We examined maternal factors contributing to transmission in infants receiving adequate immunoprophylaxis in Alberta, Canada. Prenatal specimens from HBsAg-positive women whose babies developed H...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
