Hepatitis (HBV, HCV, HEV) in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Hep B in pregnancy
A
always tested in all woman - vertical transmission 20%, but 90% if +ve for HbeAg
babies born with chronically mother or new acute hep b moher should get
vaccination at birth
HBV IVIG
C section doesnt help (does help if HIV+HepB)
NOT transmitted via breastfeeding
2
Q
Hep C in pregnancy
A
Detect antiHCV ab
confirm with PCR
Mx treatment contraindicated in preg
3
Q
Hep E in pregnancy
A
found in pork and shellfish - mothers should AVOID
can cause severe reaction if in 3rd trimester (fulminant hepatitis)
avoid pork and shelfish