Frequency Of Anti-Hcv, Hbsag In Pregnant Women At Dr Zahida Shaheen Maternity Home, Bahawalnagr.

Abstract

Viral hepatitis is a global issue. Among the hepatitis viruses hepatitis B and C are important in South Asia including Pakistan. There are various modes of transmission of these viruses. Vertical transmission is also gaining importance. Antepartum screening for HBV and HCV would help the infected women for appropriate antiviral therapy at appropriate time as well as for taking proper care of the newborns. The present study was designed to see the frequency of HBsAg and anti-HCV in pregnant women who attended antenatal clinic at Dr. Zahida Shaheen Maternity Home, Bahawalnagar, Punjab.