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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... |
