Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Mother-To-Child Transmission, and Associated Risk Factors Among Delivering Mothers in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: a Cross-Sectional Study

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Mother-To-Child Transmission, and Associated Risk Factors Among Delivering Mothers in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: a Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Introduction High prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among pregnant women is the primary source of infection for their children and the general population. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the primary mode of transmission in endemic areas like Ethiopia. The aim of this st...

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Main Authors: Kbrom Gemechu Kiros, Mekonnen Haftom Goyteom, Yohannes Ashebir Tesfamichael, Haftea Hagos Mekonen, Tsegu Hailu Gebru, Tesfay Gebreslassie Gebrehiwot, Yared Hailesilassie Teka, Woldu Aberhe Abrha, Degena Bahrey Tadesse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2020-09-01
Series:Infectious Diseases and Therapy
Subjects:
Associated factors
Hepatitis B virus
Mother-to-child transmission
Pregnant mother
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-020-00340-3

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-020-00340-3

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