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Review
. 2022 Apr;16(2):211-253.
doi: 10.1007/s12072-021-10285-5. Epub 2022 Feb 3.

Asian Pacific association for the study of liver (APASL) guidelines: hepatitis B virus in pregnancy

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Asian Pacific association for the study of liver (APASL) guidelines: hepatitis B virus in pregnancy

Manoj Kumar et al. Hepatol Int. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection still remains a major public health issue in the Asia-Pacific region. Most of the burden of HBV-related disease results from infections acquired in infancy through perinatal or early childhood exposure to HBV in Asia-Pacific. Hepatitis B during pregnancy presents unique management issues for both the mother and fetus. These APASL guidelines provide a comprehensive review and recommendations based on available evidence in the literature, for the management of females with HBV infection through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum. These also address the concerns, management challenges, and required follow-up of children born to hepatitis B-positive mothers.

Keywords: Acute Hepatitis B; Chronic Hepatitis B; Hepatitis B; Pregnancy.

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