title: Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement.
abstract: METHODS
  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.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The net benefit of screening continues to be well established.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Screen for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. (Grade A recommendation.).
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000009:adverse effects; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011295:Prenatal Care