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: Khamduang W., Gaudy-Graffin C., Ngo-Giang-Huong N., Jourdain G., Moreau A., Borkird T., Layangool P., Kamonpakorn N., Jitphiankha W., Kwanchaipanich R., Potchalongsin S., Lallemant M., Sirirungsi W., Goudeau A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84884532836&partnerID=40&md5=997f4c2e41636ffda147b302256505e7; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/922
• 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...