An Algorithm for Risk Assessment and Intervention of Mother to Child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Calvin Q. Pan, Zhong–Ping Duan, Kalyan R. Bhamidimarri, Huai–Bin Zou, Xiao–Feng Liang, Jie Li, Myron J. Tong Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 10, Issue 5, Pages 452-459 (May 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2011.10.041 Copyright © 2012 AGA Institute Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Algorithm for risk assessment and prevention of MTCT of HBV. Tenofovir is a category B medication for pregnancy and might be an option in preventing MTCT if the mother has chronic active hepatitis B and long-term treatment is indicated. The safety data of tenofovir use during pregnancy are only available in women with HIV infection. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2012 10, 452-459DOI: (10.1016/j.cgh.2011.10.041) Copyright © 2012 AGA Institute Terms and Conditions