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Mohammad jaffari R, Saadati N, Vaziri Esfarjani Sh, Soorani Yan-Cheshmeh A. A survey of the frequency of HBsAg+ status in pregnant women attending health centers in Ahwaz. Payesh 2004; 3 (3) :237-243
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Abstract: (6653 Views)
Objective(s): To estimate a frequency of HBsAg prevalence by a simple sampling method on 120 pregnant women attending health centers in Ahwaz city between March and December 1998.
Methods: The data were collected through a questionnaire and interviews (as a supplementary tool) accompanied
with laboratories results.
Results: The results showed that 2 out of 120 specimens were HBsAg positive with no evidence of HBe Ag.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of chronic Hepatitis B carriers, support a generalized screening of all pregnant women for HBsAg.
Methods: The data were collected through a questionnaire and interviews (as a supplementary tool) accompanied
with laboratories results.
Results: The results showed that 2 out of 120 specimens were HBsAg positive with no evidence of HBe Ag.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of chronic Hepatitis B carriers, support a generalized screening of all pregnant women for HBsAg.
type of study: Descriptive |
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2004/07/15
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2004/07/15
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