A hepatitis B virus flare that led to hepatic decompensation and liver transplantation in a pregnant woman with chronic hepatitis B: a rare case report and literature review

• Main Authors: Chih-Hsiang Yin (Author), Chia-Ching Chang (Author), Yi-Liang Lee (Author), Shou-En Wu (Author), Yi-Hsin Lin (Author), Paul Ivan Kato (Author), Chuang-Yen Huang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IMR Press, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Acute viral hepatitis is the most common cause of jaundice during pregnancy. Distinct immunological changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period are possible crucial factors associated with flares of chronic hepatitis B. Case: We present the case of a healthy pregnant hepatitis B v...