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vaez A, Razavi Niko H, Hosseini S D, Mobasheri E, Tabarraei A. Hepatitis B virus in cervicovaginal lavage samples of pregnant women in Gorgan city, north of Iran. mljgoums 2023; 17 (5) :23-25
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1- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
2- Congenital Malformations Research Center,Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
3- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran , tabarraei@goums.ac.ir
2- Congenital Malformations Research Center,Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
3- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran , tabarraei@goums.ac.ir
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Background: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major public health problem worldwide. Vertical and horizontal transmission of HBV could affect neonates and partners. This transmission can vary in populations. Also, high-risk behaviors and clinical records affect the transmission of this virus. Due to the lack of information on vaginal discharge related to HBV in the north of Iran, we aimed to assess the presence of HBV in pregnant women's vaginal secretion referred to Sayyad Shirazi Hospital in Gorgan City, north of Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 315 cervicovaginal lavages from pregnant women. Viral DNA was extracted, and the gene fragments of the virus were checked by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Clinical, demographic, and behavioral data were entered into SPSS version 16. The chi-square tests were used to determine any association between categorical data.
Results: Hepatitis B virus DNA was detected in 2.2% (7/315) of samples. The age range of patients was from 14 to 43 years. Anal sex (P = 0.043) and not using a condom (P = 0.047) were significantly associated with HBV-positive cases. Abortion, unusual discharge, and some other clinical and demographic information showed no related statistical correlation.
Conclusion: The results showed a similar rate of infection in the general Iranian population. In pregnant women, the risk of HBV transmission and chronic HBV can be critical in newborns; therefore, it is strongly recommended to conduct screening and provide management for women during pregnancy.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 315 cervicovaginal lavages from pregnant women. Viral DNA was extracted, and the gene fragments of the virus were checked by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Clinical, demographic, and behavioral data were entered into SPSS version 16. The chi-square tests were used to determine any association between categorical data.
Results: Hepatitis B virus DNA was detected in 2.2% (7/315) of samples. The age range of patients was from 14 to 43 years. Anal sex (P = 0.043) and not using a condom (P = 0.047) were significantly associated with HBV-positive cases. Abortion, unusual discharge, and some other clinical and demographic information showed no related statistical correlation.
Conclusion: The results showed a similar rate of infection in the general Iranian population. In pregnant women, the risk of HBV transmission and chronic HBV can be critical in newborns; therefore, it is strongly recommended to conduct screening and provide management for women during pregnancy.
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Received: 2021/11/21 | Accepted: 2021/11/24 | Published: 2024/01/15 | ePublished: 2024/01/15
Received: 2021/11/21 | Accepted: 2021/11/24 | Published: 2024/01/15 | ePublished: 2024/01/15
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