Maternal viral load and hepatitis B virus mother ‐to‐child transmission risk: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionOur meta‐analysis indicated that maternal viral load was an important risk factor for MTCT in HBeAg‐positive mothers, and maternal viral load was dose‐dependent with HBV MTCT incidence.

Source: Hepatology Research - February 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hong ‐Lin Chen, Man‐Li Zha, Ji‐Yu Cai, Gang Qin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research