| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10968136 | Vaccine | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We evaluated the effectiveness of universal screening of Hepatitis B among pregnant women in Denmark. ⺠We found a low prevalence of HBsAg (0.26%) among pregnant women in Denmark. ⺠Vaccination coverage of newborns increased from 50% to 96% after universal screening. ⺠Women of Southeast Asian origin had the highest prevalence of HBsAg and HBeAg. ⺠13% of HBsAg positive mothers had HBV DNA â¥108 IU/ml, increasing the risk of intrauterine transmission.
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Authors
Katja Majlund Harder, Susan Cowan, Mette Brandt Eriksen, Henrik B. Krarup, Peer Brehm Christensen,