Article
The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected pregnant women in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Vaccine - 12 Nov 2013
Andersson M I, Maponga T G, Ijaz S, Barnes J, Theron G B, Meredith S A, Preiser W, Tedder R S
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Persistent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The HIV epidemic has the potential to affect its biology. Immunisation protocols established in the pre-HIV era are based upon data showing predominantly horizontal infant t...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
