• Ann. Intern. Med. · Jun 2009

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    Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement.

    • U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
    • Ann. Intern. Med. 2009 Jun 16; 150 (12): 869-73, W154.

    DescriptionReaffirmation of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for hepatitis B virus hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy.MethodsThe 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.FindingThe net benefit of screening continues to be well established.RecommendationScreen for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. (Grade A recommendation.).

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