Perinatal prevention of mother to child, which of the following steps are useful -: (A) Cleaning mothers vagina with antiseptic lotion, (B) Elective Caesarian section, (C) Avoid breast feeding, (D) A prophylaxis
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Blood transfusion "Children usually acquire infection indirectly, through parenteral route from hepatitis B contaminated blood transfusion". Other modes of transmission in children : - i) Sharing of contaminated hypodermic needles used for multiple doses of infection. ii) Shaving razors. iii) Sexual contact Adolescent boy & girls.