Acute Hepatitis A and Acute Hepatitis B Co-infection in Pregnancy: A Case Report

Erensoy S., YILMAZ G., Sucu N., Aydin K., Koksal I.

VIRAL HEPATIT DERGISI-VIRAL HEPATITIS JOURNAL, vol.14, no.1, pp.36-38, 2009 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: VIRAL HEPATIT DERGISI-VIRAL HEPATITIS JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.36-38
  • Keywords: Hepatitis and pregnancy, Co-infection
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections are commonly encountered worldwide. Coinfection with hepatitis viruses generally has a more severe course, especially in pregnant women. HAV and HBV serology should be a part of the routine scanning prior to pregnancy. HAV vaccine and HBV vaccine should be included in the primary vaccination programs worldwide.