Prevalence and risk factors for Hepatitis C and HIV-1 infections among pregnant women in Central Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are a major burden to public health worldwide. Routine antenatal HIV-1 screening to prevent maternal-infant transmission is universally recommended. Our objectives w...

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Main Authors: Stefani Mariane MA, Turchi Marilia D, Minuzzi Ana L, Filho Jose, Filho Clidenor, Avelino Mariza M, Machado Gustavo C, Costa Zelma B, de Souza Wayner, Martelli Celina MT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/116