- Original Article
- The Effect of Hepatitis B Vaccination on Newborns of Hepatitis B Carrier Mothers.
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Ho Taek Kom, Pyung Kil Kim, Chang Ho Hong, Chul Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(11):1228-1235. Published online November 30, 1987
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The transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) from carrier mothers to their infants is a serious
problem in many countries and the transmission rate is reported to be as high as 60%.
The best preventive method of perinatal transmission is hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) which
confers a passive immunity and HB vaccine which confers an active immunity. However, the exact
dosage and the... |
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