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https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/30256| Title: | Antiviral therapy for hepatitis B infection during pregnancy and breastfeeding. | Authors: | Giles M. ;Sasadeusz J.;Visvanathan K. | Institution: | (Giles, Sasadeusz) Infectious Diseases Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Giles, Visvanathan) Department of Infectious Diseases, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Giles) Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Giles, Visvanathan) Department of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Giles, Sasadeusz) Victorian Infectious Diseases Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Issue Date: | 8-Oct-2012 | Copyright year: | 2011 | Publisher: | International Medical Press Ltd (2-4 Idol Lane, London EC3R 5DD, United Kingdom) | Place of publication: | United Kingdom | Publication information: | Antiviral Therapy. 16 (5) (pp 621-628), 2011. Date of Publication: 2011. | Abstract: | It is estimated there are 350-400 million people worldwide chronically infected with HBV. Many of these are women and of reproductive age. As such, they may face therapeutic decisions regarding antiviral therapy and the implication this may have on future or current pregnancies. This article reviews the data of all antivirals licensed for use against hepatitis B infection regarding teratogenicity, carcinogenicity, clinical experience during pregnancy, placental transfer and excretion in breast milk. ©2011 International Medical Press. | DOI: | http://monash.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.3851/IMP1813 | PubMed URL: | 21817183 [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=21817183] | ISSN: | 1359-6535 | URI: | https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/30256 | Type: | Review | Type of Clinical Study or Trial: | Review article (e.g. literature review, narrative review) |
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