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High hepatitis B seroprevalence and risk factors for infection in pregnant women on the Thailand-Myanmar Border
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Introduction: Infection from Hepatitis B primarily results from peri-partum vertical transmission and the risk increases in the presence of hepatitis B e antigen. We aimed to evaluate a new screening program for hepatitis B in pregnant women as a component of antenatal services in a marginalized population. Methodology: Counseling and screening for hepatitis B screening was offered to all women at the first visit, at Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) antenatal clinics on the Thai-Myanmar bo...
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- Journal of Infection in Developing Countries Publisher's website
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- Journal of Infection in Developing Countries Journal website
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- 04
- Publication date:
- 2016-04-28
- Acceptance date:
- 2015-08-31
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1972-2680 and 2036-6590
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637626
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