DESCRIPTION: Reaffirmation of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for hepatitis B virus hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy. METHODS: The USPSTF performed a brief literature update, including a search for new and substantial evidence on the benefits and harms of screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus infection. FINDING: The net benefit of screening continues to be well established. RECOMMENDATION: Screen for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. (Grade A recommendation.).
DESCRIPTION: Reaffirmation of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for hepatitis B virus hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy. METHODS: The USPSTF performed a brief literature update, including a search for new and substantial evidence on the benefits and harms of screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus infection. FINDING: The net benefit of screening continues to be well established. RECOMMENDATION: Screen for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. (Grade A recommendation.).
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