Prevalence of viral hepatitis in pregnancy:An observational study
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Objective: To study the prevalence of viral hepatitis and maternal fetal outcomes in pregnant women with jaundice. Material and Methods: A prospective study was conducted over a period of 6 months in a tertiary care centre of Govt. Medical College ,Amritsar. 63 pregnant women with jaundice were included in this study. All the patients were screened for viral markers, liver function tests, renal function tests and coagulation profile. They were then followed during their hospital stay and the maternal and neonatal outcomes were studied. Results: The study showed that Hepatitis E virus was the main cause of viral hepatitis in pregnancy in our centre. Most of the patients reported in the third trimester and were primigravidae. Conclusion: Hepatitis E infection has poor maternal as well as neonatal outcome out of all types of viral hepatitis. As the route of transmission is feco-oral, proper sanitation and clean drinking is the need of the hour. The second important cause of viral hepatitis was infection with Hepatitis C virus. Intravenous drug abuse is the main cause. Therefore, in order to minimise viral hepatitis in pregnant women, complete immunization should be advocated in all women of reproductive age group. Key words: Pregnancy ,Hepatitis E, Hepatitis C, feco-oral route
Authors and Affiliations
*Anita Madan,**Sitara Soni,***Upassana**** Aakanksha Dogra,*****N. S. Neki
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