Viral hepatitis in obstetrical practise. | [Pakistan Journal of Gastroenterology • 2005]

Author(s):

1. Wasim Amer: Department of Medicine, Allama lqbal Medical College and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SIMS, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Tayyiba Wasim: Department of Medicine, Allama lqbal Medical College and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SIMS, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Hepatitis B and C are the leading cause of chronic viral hepatitis in our country. In this study the prevalence of HBV or HCV was checked in pregnant mother. In addition cord blood of the patient positive for HBV or HCV was also checked. Out of 1156 pregnant mothers only 36 (3.12%) tested +ve for viral Hepatitis. 28 were HCV +ve. The cord blood of 20 such patients was sent for viral serology and it was negative for both HBV and HCV in these patients.

Page(s): 30-32

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Year: 2005

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