Role of placental tissues in the intrauterine transmission of hepatitis B virus.
AuthorsXu DZ, Yan YP, Zou S, Choi BC, Wang S, Liu P, Bai G, Wang X, Shi M, Wang X,
JournalAm J Obstet Gynecol
PubMed ID11641689
The purpose of this study was to determine the mechanism of intrauterine transmission of hepatitis B virus. Placental tissues from 158 pregnant women who tested positive for hepatitis B surface antigen were examined for hepatitis B virus markers, Fc gamma receptors, and hepatitis B surface antigen-anti-hepatitis B surface antigen in ... More