Chronic viral hepatitis B in pregnancy: clinical case presentation and guidelines review
Volume 1, Issue 13 (2019): INFEKCINĖS LIGOS NR. 1 (13), 2019, pp. 51–54
Pub. online: 29 January 2024
Type: Original Articles
Open Access
Open Access
Published
29 January 2024
29 January 2024
Abstract
Hepatitis B virus infection during pregnancy presents with unique management issues for both mother and fetus. These include the effects of hepatitis B virus on maternal and fetal health, the effects of pregnancy on the course of hepatitis B virus infection, treatment of hepatitis B virus infection during pregnancy, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Clinical case and review of EASL guidelines are presented in this article.