Chronic viral hepatitis in pregnancy.
Authors:
M. Oltman 1; L. Kužela 1; P. Jarčuška 2; T. Novotná 3
Authors‘ workplace:
Gastroenterologicko‑Hepatologické centrum THALION, Bratislava
1; I. interná klinika Lekárskej fakulty P. J. Šafárika, Košice
2; Gastroenterologická klinika Slovenskej zdravotníckej univerzity, Bratislava
3
Published in:
Prakt Gyn 2009; 13(1): 34-39
Overview
Chronic viral hepatitis in pregnancy can be potentially very dangerous not only for the mother, but also for the developing child. It is therefore very important to perform timely serological and virological diagnosis which helps estimate the risk of infection for the developing infant as well as the infection transmitted perinataly. At the same time preventive measures can be in advance assessed at delivery. It is also necessary to classify the amount of destruction of mother’s liver, if not too far advanced, does not mean any greater risk. Specific therapy of chronic viral hepatitis is limited, most medication is not appropriate according to the classification (e. g. FDA) and therefore prevention in the form of inoculation is necessary (tab. 1), [12].
Key words:
chronic viral hepatitis – pregnancy – therapy – prevention – inoculation
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