Consensus on clinical management of hepatitis B virus- infected women of childbearing age / 中华肝脏病杂志

ABSTRACT

The mother-to-child transmission(MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the dominant cause of chronic HBV infection. In order to achieve the goal of "zero" MTCT before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after pregnancy; standardized management for hepatitis HBV infection in women of childbearing age should be regulated. The content of this consensus includes screening and treatment of HBV in pregnant women and women of childbearing age, treatment of hepatitis B during pregnancy, preventive measures and evaluation of combined immunization of hepatitis B immunoglobulin and hepatitis B vaccine in newborns, anti-viral therapy for all pregnant women with a high HBV DNA level and post-partum period related management. In addition, 16 recommendations were formed for clinicians to standardize the clinical management of HBV infection in women of child-bearing age.