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Document 2432
DOCN M94A2432
TI The prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in a prenatal clinic
for drug using women.
DT 9412
AU Mitchell JL; Ozick L; Jacobs L; Baroudy B; Harlem Hospital, NYC.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):305 (abstract no. PC0148). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370143
AB OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and
Hepatitis C (HCV) in a population of pregnant women at high risk for all
three. METHODS: All women enrolled in a special prenatal clinic for
chemically dependent women were encouraged to test for HIV and routinely
screened for HBV as per a state regulation. In January of 1993, routine
screening for HCV was begun. If the initial tests were negative, repeat
testing was done for HBV and HCV at 28 and 36 weeks of gestation. HIV
testing was repeated at 36 weeks. RESULTS: Of the total number of women
for which all three test results were available, 25% were positive for
HIV. Twelve percent were positive for HCV and only 2% were positive for
HBV. Seven percent were positive for both HIV and HCV. Women with a
history of injection drug use were more likely to be both HIV and HCV
infected. DISCUSSION: HCV is emerging as a more significant health
problem than HBV because of its relationship to chronic liver disease.
While concern has been expressed in the obstetrical community, the
significance of this disease, HIV infection; and the possible impact on
the newborn has yet to be explored.
DE Ambulatory Care Facilities Female Hepatitis B/*EPIDEMIOLOGY Hepatitis
C/*EPIDEMIOLOGY Human HIV Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY New York
City/EPIDEMIOLOGY Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications,
Infectious/*EPIDEMIOLOGY Prenatal Care Prevalence MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).