Peri-natal transmission of hepatitis B is maximum in:: (A) 1st trimester, (B) 2nd trimester, (C) 3rd trimester, (D) During labour and delivery
Answer is C. Peri-natal transmission of hepatitis B is maximum in 3rd trimester. Maximum chances of perinatal transmission :- Disease Maximum chances Varicella 1 trimester Rubella 1 trimester Syphilis III trimester Toxoplasmosis III trimester Hepatitis B III trimester HIV During delivery