Prevention of Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis B Within a North Carolina Hospital System

This study provides a current assessment of prevention practices in vertical transmission of HBV compared to published guidelines. The tertiary hospital studied generally implemented AASLD recommendations for prevention of vertical transmission. However, our data revealed that appropriate risk status testing could be improved. With improvement in risk status testing, antiviral prophylaxis can be provided, decreasing the likelihood of breakthrough HBV vertical transmission. Follow-up for HBV-infected birthing persons and HBV-exposed neonates is also a priority. Achieving full compliance with AASLD guidelines to prevent vertical transmission of HBV is possible, and we provide structure for quality improvement initiatives that aim to accomplish this.PMID:34593255 | DOI:10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.08.012
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research