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Last Update:  November 22, 2008 

General Reports
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Quantitative analysis of HBV DNA level and HBeAg titer in hepatitis B surface antigen
positive mothers and their babies: HBeAg passage through the placenta and the rate
of decay in babies.
Wang Z, Zhang J, Yang H, et al
J Med Virol. 2003 Nov;71(3):360-6
 Abstract 
 
Loss of hepatitis C virus RNA after parturition in female patients with chronic HCV
infection.
Hattori Y, Orito E, Ohno T, et al
J Med Virol. 2003 Oct;71(2):205-11.
 Abstract 

Combined passive and active immunoprophylaxis for preventing perinatal transmission
of the hepatitis B virus carrier state in Shizuoka, Japan during 1980-1994.
 Noto H, Terao T, Ryou S, et al
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2003 Aug;18(8):943-949.
Abstract 
   
  Risk of hepatitis B transmission in breast-fed infants of chronic hepatitis B carriers.
 Hill JB, Sheffield JS, Kim MJ, et al.
Obstet Gynecol 2002 Jun;99(6):1049-52
 Abstract 
   
  Perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus and its prevention.
 Shiraki K
 J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2000 May;15 Suppl:E11-5
 Abstract
Immunity
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Prevalence of immunity to hepatitis viruses in pregnant women from the health area of
Gijon (Spain)
Suarez Gonzalez A, Solis Sanchez G, et al
 Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2004 Jun-Jul;27(6):347-52.
Abstract
Amniocentesis
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Amniocentesis and women with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus.
Davies G, Wilson RD, Desilets V, et al.
J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2003 Feb;25(2):145-52
 Abstract		  
Diagnosis
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Quantitative analysis of HBV DNA level and HBeAg titer in hepatitis B surface antigen
positive mothers and their babies: HBeAg passage through the placenta and the rate of
decay in babies.
Wang Z, Zhang J, Yang H, et al
J Med Virol. 2003 Nov;71(3):360-6.
 Abstract
Drugs
 
Lamivudine

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Lamivudine therapy in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B with acute exacerbation during pregnancy.
Hung JH, Chu CJ, Sung PL, et al
 J Chin Med Assoc. 2008 Mar;71(3):155-8.
 Abstract
Vaccine Studies
 

Mother

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Evaluation of screening for hepatitis B surface antigen during pregnancy in a population
with a high prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen-positive/hepatitis B e antigen-negative
carriers.
Zamir C, Dagan R, Zamir D, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J 1999 Mar;18(3):262-6  
Abstract
   
  Hepatitis B virus vaccination and antenatal transmission of HBV markers to neonates.
Vranckx R, Alisjahbana A, Meheus A
J Viral Hepat 1999 Mar;6(2):135-9
Abstract

 Neonate/Infant

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Implementation of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination --- Worldwide, 2006
 CDC 
MMWR Weekly November 21, 2008
 Paper

Immunogenicity of Hepatitis B vaccine in preterm and full term infants vaccinated within
the first week of life.
 Freitas da Motta MS, Mussi-Pinhata MM, Jorge SM, et al.
 Vaccine 2002 Feb 22;20(11-12):1557-62
 Abstract
   
  Attitudes, practices, and preferences of pediatricians regarding initiation of hepatitis
B immunization at birth.
Cooper A, Yusuf H, Rodewald L, et al.
Pediatrics 2001 Dec;108(6):E98
Abstract

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters                  

  Impact of universal infant immunization with an imperfect hepatitis B vaccine -
epidemiological lessons for HIV vaccine development
(13IAC)  
Abstract
 
National Studies
 
Bangladesh

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF PAPER
Detection of hepatitis B surface antigen in pregnant women attending a public hospital
for delivery: implication for vaccination strategy in Bangladesh
Rumi MA, Begum K, Hassan MS, et al.. 
Am J Trop Med Hyg 1998 Aug;59(2):318-22  
Paper
   
  Hepatitis B infection in Bangladeshi mothers and infants.
 de Francisco A, Hall AJ, Alam N, et al.
 Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1999Jun;30(2):296-8  
Abstract     
 
Sudan
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in pregnant Sudanese women.
 Elsheikh RM, Daak AA, Elsheikh MA, et al
Virol J. 2007 Oct 24;4(1):104
Paper
Outcome Studies    
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries   
 
  Genomic heterogeneity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and outcome of perinatal
HBV infection.
 Cacciola I, Cerenzia G, Pollicino T, et al.
 J Hepatol 2002 Mar;36(3):426-32
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis B carrier and perinatal outcome in singleton pregnancy.
 Wong S, Chan LY, Yu V, Ho L.
 Am J Perinatol 1999;16(9):485-8
 Abstract

Case Reports/Studies/Literature Reviews
 

 
National Studies
 
Africa

South Africa

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  Increased exposure to hepatitis B virus infection in HIV-positive South African
antenatal women.
Burnett RJ, Ngobeni JM, Francois G, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Mar;18(3):152-6.
 Abstract
 
Europe
 
Greece

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  

  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Adherence to the screening program for HBV infection in pregnant women delivering
in Greece
 V Papaevangelou, C Hadjichristodoulou, D Cassimos, M Theodoridou
BMC Infectious Diseases 2006, 6:84
Paper

Spain

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  

  Seroprevalence of antibodies against Treponema pallidum, Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus,
hepatitis B and C virus, and HIV in pregnant women.
 Gutierrez-Zufiaurre N, Sanchez-Hernandez J, Munoz S, et al 
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2004 Nov;22(9):512-6.
Abstract
 

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