[Vertical transmission of hepatitis B].
Five cases of perinatal HBV infections of vertical transmission (mother-child) are reported. The authors comments the most important clinical and epidemiological characteristics of this way of transmission in paediatrics patients and emphasized the interest that has the screening in pregnant women. Finally, the guide-lines of neonatal prophylaxis recommended is described.
Arístegui Fernández
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Departamento de Pediatría, Universidad del Paías Vasco, Hospital Civil de Bilbao.
Martínez Muruaga
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Pérez-Legorburu
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Rodríguez Estévez
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González Hermosa
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Delgado Rubio
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000276:immunology / Q000635:transmission*; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
Hepatitis B de transmisión vertical.