Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus during Pregnancy

Background: Hepatitis C virus is one of the major etiological agents for parenterally acquired hepatitis. Viral hepatitis during pregnancy is associated with high risk of maternal complications. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of HCV infection in pregnant women, and to find out...

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Main Authors: Farhana Shaikh, Syed Qaiser Husain Naqvi, Kousar Jilani, Rubina Allah Dino Memon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2009-12-01
Series:Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/169