Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women in Northern Turkey
HEPATITIS MONTHLY, vol.9, no.2, pp.146-149, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 9 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: HEPATITIS MONTHLY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.146-149
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background and Aims: Prevention of vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is extremely important because HBV infection in early life usually results in a chronic carrier state. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of HBV markers among pregnant women in the Middle Black Sea Region in Turkey.