Frequency of Occult Hepatitis B in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital

Introduction: Occult infections (OBIs) caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) are detected by the presence of HBV DNA without surface antigens. The prevalence of HBsAg in general population of Pakistan is around 3%, but there is no data regarding the occurrence of OBIs. Aims & Objectives: The goal...

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Published in:	Proceedings
Main Authors:	Sameen Bint Ali, Mateen Izhar, Chetan Lal, Asma Yaqoob, Hadiqa tul Hafsa, Asma Akram
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore 2021-01-01
Online Access:	https://proceedings-szmc.org.pk/index.php/szmc/article/view/3