Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Pregnant Women in Northern Turkey


Uyar Y., CABAR C., BALCI A.

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.