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Antenatal Screening for Hepatitis B Virus in Uganda: Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis and Treatment

2024Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

Our study identified a number of missed opportunities to identify active HBV infection among our pregnant cohort. Additional resources are urgently required to increase the coverage of antenatal HBV screening while also improving treatment pathways for pregnant women with HBV infection in this region.

Research topics

  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Blood donation and transfusion practices

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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae603

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