Abstract
Description: Reaffirmation of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for hepatitis B virus hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy. Methods: The USPSTF performed a brief literature update, including a search for new and substantial evidence on the benefits and harms of screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus infection. Finding: The net benefit of screening continues to be well established. Recommendation: Screen for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. (Grade A recommendation.).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 869-873 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Annals of internal medicine |
Volume | 150 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 16 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine