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Hepatitis B in pregnancy: challenges and treatment.
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PMID:  21601784     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) during pregnancy presents unique management challenges. Varying aspects of care must be considered, including the effects of HBV on maternal and fetal health, effects of pregnancy on the course of HBV infection, treatment of HBV during and after pregnancy, and prevention of perinatal infection. Antiretroviral therapy has not been associated with increased risk of birth defects or toxicity, but despite studies designed to elucidate the drug efficacy and safety in affected individuals and the developing fetus, recommendations are inconclusive. Clinicians and patients must make individualized decisions after carefully evaluating the risks and benefits summarized in this article.
Authors:
Silvia Degli Esposti; Dhvani Shah
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gastroenterology clinics of North America     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1558-1942     ISO Abbreviation:  Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-23     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706257     Medline TA:  Gastroenterol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  355-72     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
The Alpert Medical School, Department of Medicine, 97 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02912, USA; Department of Medicine, Center for Women's Gastrointestinal Services, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA.
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