Hepatitis in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Hepatitis in Pregnancy: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Overview: Acute viral hepatitis is the most common cause of jaundice in pregnancy. The course of most viral infections is not affected by pregnancy. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is the second most common ...

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Tags: Liver Condition, Hepatitis, Hepatitis A, Infection, Viral Infection, Pregnancy, Obstetrics & Gynecology

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