HBsAg Seroprevalence in Pregnant Women at the Maternity Ward of the Military Medical-surgical Center of Bamako

Key Points

• To determine the seroprevalence of HBsAg among pregnant women attending the maternity ward.
• Conducted in a maternity ward of a military medical-surgical center.
• Sample collection from pregnant women visiting the facility.
• Testing for HBsAg using standard serological methods.
• The study identified a significant prevalence of HBsAg in the sampled population.
• This prevalence indicates a potential risk for transmission to newborns.