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Antenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in the Netherlands is effective.

Source :
BMC Infectious Diseases. 2011, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p185-191. 7p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article cites a research study on the antenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in pregnant women in the Netherlands. It examines the effectiveness of antenatal screening in preventing mother-to-child transmission. It is said that around 185,000 pregnant women were screened for HIV, HBV and syphilis each year.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712334
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMC Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65217089
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-11-185