Seroprevalence of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E Viruses among Pregnant Women in Northern Iran

Background. Hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis E viruses (HEV) are endemic in Iran and are known major causes of acute viral hepatitis. Also, during pregnancy, they are associated with severe outcomes. Therefore, it is vital to evaluate the antibody levels against HAV and HEV in pregnant women to avoid...

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Main Authors: Farzin Sadeghi, Zahra Golchob, Maryam Javadian, Mohammad Barary, Parisa Sabbagh, Soheil Ebrahimpour, Masomeh Bayani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5130586