USPSTF Draft Recommendation - Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening

Draft Recommendation Statement
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening
The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit.

The draft recommendation statement is available for comment from Jan. 8 to Jan. 29, 2019.
Draft Recommendation Statement
Draft Evidence Review
Comment on Recommendation

This opportunity for public comment expires on February 4, 2019 at 8:00 PM EST
Note: This is a Draft Recommendation Statement. This draft is distributed solely for the purpose of receiving public input. It has not been disseminated otherwise by the USPSTF. The final Recommendation Statement will be developed after careful consideration of the feedback received and will include both the Research Plan and Evidence Review as a basis.

Media Coverage
USPSTF Affirms Guidance for Hep B Screening at First Prenatal Visit
 Last Updated: January 08, 2019.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends hepatitis B virus infection screening in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Jan. 8 by the task force.
Article: https://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/pb/85739