Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy
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Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy Item #AP093
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Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy Description
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Infection with hepatitis B virus can cause major health problems. A person infected with this virus may not show any signs of being infected, but can pass it on to others.
Infection with hepatitis B virus is a special problem for pregnant women. Not only does a pregnant woman face the risks of hepatitis herself, she also can pass the virus to her baby. About one in every 500-1,000 pregnant women has hepatitis when she gives birth. More pregnant women may be infected but not show any signs.
This pamphlet will explain:
- How the hepatitis B virus can affect your pregnancy
- How testing is done
- How the virus can be prevented
AP093
2008
Pack of 50 pamphlets
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