Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C, and human immunodeficiency viruses in Saudi pregnant women and rates of vertical transmission

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Information regarding the prevalence of hepatitis B [HBV], hepatitis C [HCV], and human immunodeficiency [HIV] viruses in Saudi pregnant women is either lacking or outdated. The aims of this study were to determine the current prevalence of these viruses among Saudi pregnant women and to estimate the rates of vertical transmission. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Setting: Antenatal clinic at a university hospital in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [KSA]