Analysis of residual perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and of genetic variants in human immunodeficiency virus and HBV co-infected women and their offspring

• Main Authors: Woottichai Khamduang, Catherine Gaudy-Graffin, Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong, Gonzague Jourdain, Alain Moreau, Thitiporn Borkird, Prapaisri Layangool, Nareerat Kamonpakorn, Weerachai Jitphiankha, Ratchanee Kwanchaipanich, Sathit Potchalongsin, Marc Lallemant, Wasna Sirirungsi, Alain Goudeau
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84884532836&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/52625
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Despite implementation of universal infant hepatitis B (HB) vaccination, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) still occurs. Limited data are available on the residual MTCT of HBV in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-HBV co-infected women. Objectives: We assesse...