Prevalence of hepatitis B among pregnant women in Libreville, Gabon

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the major public health problems worldwide. In pregnant women, there is a risk of mother-to-child transmission (vertical transmission) of the infection. The contaminated newborn will most often remain a chronic carrier. Gabon is part of...

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Published in:Egyptian Liver Journal
Main Authors: Rick-Leonid Ngoua Meye Misso, Joseph Privat Ondo, Cédric Sima Obiang, Xavier Nze Makanga, Ndong Atome Guy Roger, Louis-Clément Obame Engonga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-07-01
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Pregnant women
Seroprevalence
Gabon
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-024-00360-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-024-00360-5

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