Screening of pregnant women for evidence of current hepatitis B infection: selective or universal?

  • 1 January 1992
    • journal article
    • Vol. 24  (1) , 13-5
Abstract
This paper reports the findings of a retrospective survey which assessed the accuracy of the selective screening programme for hepatitis B infection. The survey was undertaken in the antenatal clinics of West Lambeth Health Authority during 1988 and 1990. Forty per cent of hepatitis B positive patients were not screened, which highlights the problems associated with selective screening programmes. The implications for obstetricians and midwives are discussed, and recommendations are made.

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