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Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a significant public health problem worldwide. The aim of the present review is to summarize the actual trends in the management of CHB in pregnant women. The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women is usually comparable to that in the general population in the corresponding geographic area. All women have to be screened for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) during pregnancy. Additional examinations of pregnant women with CHB may include maternal hepatitis B e antigen, HBV viral load, alanine aminotransferase level, and HBsAg level. The management of pregnancy depends on the phase of the HBV infection, which has to be determined before pregnancy. In women of childbearing age with CHB, antiviral therapy can pursue two main goals: Treatment of active CHB, and vertical transmission prevention. During pregnancy, tenofovir is the drug of choice in both cases. A combination of hepatitis B immunoglobulin and vaccine against hepatitis B should be adminis
Core Tip: All women have to be screened for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) during pregnancy. Additional examinations of pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) may include maternal hepatitis B e antigen, hepatitis B virus (HBV) viral load, alanine aminotransferase level, and HBsAg level. The management of pregnancy depends on the phase of the HBV infection, which has to be determined before pregnancy. During pregnancy, tenofovir is the drug of choice both for active CHB treatment and vertical transmission prevention. A combination of hepatitis B immunoglobulin and vaccine against hepatitis B should be administered within the first 12 h to all infants born to mothers with CHB.
- Citation: Belopolskaya M, Avrutin V, Kalinina O, Dmitriev A, Gusev D. Chronic hepatitis B in pregnant women: Current trends and approaches. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(23): 3279-3289
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i23/3279.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i23.3279
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a significant public health problem worldwide. According to the current estimation by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2015 about 257 million people in the world were living with CHB[1,2]. The geographic distribution of CHB is highly heterogeneous. There are regions with high (more than 8%), medium (2%-8%) and low (less than 2%) levels of hepatitis B (HB) prevalence. The course of CHB varies from asymptomatic carriage of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) to severe, active variants with progression of fibrosis, formation of liver cirrhosis, and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Despite the successes achieved by the introduction of mass vaccination against hepatitis B, the vertical route of trans
In most developed and developing countries, all pregnant women are screened for HBsAg. Examining pregnant women only from the so-called risk groups (intravenous drug use, promiscuous sex, work in sex industry, sexual contact with HBsAg carriers) was not enough, since such an examination leaves up to 50% of pregnant women with CHB undetected[7].
Particular attention should be given to women who are diagnosed with CHB for the first time during pregnancy. In these patients, acute hepatitis B has to be excluded. Additional examinations of pregnant women with CHB may differ depending on the region. Table 1 presents the recommendations of the main hepatological communities for the examination of pregnant women with CHB[8-10].
| APASL 2016[8] | EASL 2017[9] | AASLD 2018[10] | |
| All pregnant women | Pregnant female (preferably during the first trimester to vaccinate unprotected mothers) should be tested for HBV infection | Screening for HBsAg in the first trimester of pregnancy is strongly recommended | All pregnant women should be screened for HBV infection |
| Examination of HBsAg-positive women during pregnancy | Maternal HBeAg, HBV DNA status, and ALT level should be checked during pregnancy | ALT, HBV DNA level, and HBsAg level | ALT level, HBV DNA or imaging for HCC surveillance if indicated |
Most recommendations agree that viral load determination is necessary to understand the advisability of antiviral treatment during pregnancy. Recommendations differ as to the timing of therapy initiation and timing of the examination. The viral load determination should be performed no later than week 30 of gestation.
Determination of the HBsAg level during pregnancy is currently prescribed only in the European clinical guidelines for the management of patients with CHB[9]. Meanwhile, available studies indicate a significant correlation between the level of HBsAg during pregnancy and the risk of vertical transmission[11-13]. During pregnancy, HBsAg level is a more stable parameter than viral load, and its measurement is cheaper. Therefore, it can be recommended as a predictor of the vertical transmission of HBV infection, especially in a resource-limited setting. In a pregnant woman with a low HBsAg level, HBV viral load testing is not necessary.
The prevalence of HBV infection in pregnant women is usually comparable to that in the general population in the same geographic area. In China the prevalence of HBV infection among women of childbearing age is 2%-8%[14,15], while in the United States it is only 0.4%[16].
The prevalence of HBsAg positive patients among pregnant women in several countries is shown in Table 2.
| Ref. | Country | Years | Number | HBsAg-positive (%) |
| Kirbak et al[17], 2017 | Republic of South Sudan | 2013-2014 | 280 | 11 |
| Fouelifack et al[18], 2018 | Cameroon | 2016 | 360 | 9.4 |
| Bittaye et al[19], 2019 | Gambia | 2015 | 426 | 9.2 |
| Tanga et al[20], 2019 | South Western Ethiopia | 2017 | 253 | 7.9 |
| Kishk et al[21], 2020 | Egypt | 2018-2019 | 600 | 5 |
| Fessehaye et al[22], 2018 | Eritrea | 2016 | 5009 | 3.2 |
| Sheng et al[23], 2018 | China | 2016 | 14314 | 3.1 |
| Cetin et al[24], 2018 | Turkey | 2016 | 475 | 2.1 |
| Mishra et al[25], 2017 | India | 2016 | 3567 | 1.09 |
| Biondi et al[26], 2020 | Canada | 2012-2016 | 651745 | 0.63 |
| Lembo et al[27], 2017 | Italy | 2010-2015 | 7558 | 0.5 |
| Ruiz-Extremera et al[28], 2020 | Spain | 2015 | 21870 | 0.42 |
| Harris et al[29], 2018 | United States | 2011-2014 | 870888 | 0.14 |
At present, a high HBV prevalence among pregnant women persists in African countries, while the rate of HBsAg-positive pregnant women in Europe and America is low. Even in China, where the prevalence of HBV was very high in the past, a significant reduction in the rate of HBsAg-positive pregnant women is now observed.
As agreed by most researchers, there are five phases of the natural course of CHB.
The first phase, called the phase of immune tolerance, usually occurs during perinatal infection and is characterized by a prolonged and low-symptom course, normal serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level and minimal changes in liver tissue. As shown in Table 3, patients in this phase of CHB are seropositive for HBeAg and have mostly a high viral load (108-109 IU/mL HBV DNA)[30,31]. In patients infected in adulthood, the duration of this phase is usually short[32].
| Phase of CHB | ALT | Fibrosis (Metavir score) | HBV DNA level | Markers of HBV-infection | Vertical transmission risk |
| Phase of immune tolerance | Normal | F0 | Very high (108-109 IU/mL) | HBsAg+; HBeAg+; HBeAb-; HBcorAb+ | Very high |
| Immunoreactive phase | Elevated | F1-F4 | High (106-107 IU/mL) | HBsAg+; HBeAg+/-; HBeAb-/+; HBcorAb+ | High |
| Inactive carriage of HBsAg | Normal | F0 | Less than 2000 IU/mL | HBsAg+; HBeAg-; HBeAb+; HBcorAb+ | Low |
| Phase of HBeAg-negative CHB | Elevated | F1-F4 | Middle (10³-107 IU/mL) | HBsAg+; HBeAg-; HBeAb+; HBcorAb+ | Depends on HBV viral load |
| Occult CHB | Normal | F1-F4 | +/-, HBV DNA in liver+ | HBsAg-; HBeAg-; HBeAb-; HBcorAb+/- | Low |
The second phase, known as the immunoreactive phase, occurs in patients infected at birth or in early childhood. It starts after two or three decades and is characterized by occasionally increasing ALT values. The anti-HBV immune response results in a moderate (as compared to the first phase) decrease in HBV DNA level. The age of patients when this phase occurs depends on the HBV genotype and varies by geographic region. In Taiwan, 90% of HBeAg seroconversion occurs in patients under the age of 40 years, with genotype B seroconversion occurring earlier than with genotype C[30]. In the European region, no more than 30% of patients remain HBeAg-positive after the age of 40 years[30]. This is important, because the earlier pregnancy occurs, the higher the chances that the woman is in the first phase of CHB, with high viral replication, and, accordingly, a high risk of vertical transmission of HBV infection.
The third phase—the phase of inactive carriage of HBsAg—is characterized by the presence of HBsAg, the absence of HBeAg, and a low (less than 2000 IU/mL) or undetectable HBV viral load. The ALT level is normal in this phase, and no fibrosis progression is observed. Spontaneous HBsAg seroconversion is possible. This phase can continue for decades. The risk of vertical transmission at this stage is low.
The fourth phase, referred to as the HBeAg-negative CHB phase, is characterized by an undulating course, with periodic ALT increases. The HBV viral load can vary significantly, while HBsAg level is a more stable indicator[33]. HBeAg is absent during this phase. There is a gradual progression of fibrosis, and the risk of developing HCC increases. In this phase, the vertical transmission risk depends on HBV viral load.
The fifth phase, called the HBsAg-negative phase or "occult" CHB, is characterized by the disappearance of HBsAg, although the virus continues to replicate in the liver. Clinical symptoms are usually not pronounced, the ALT level remains normal. There is a possibility of CHB reactivation, especially due to immunosuppression, for example a physiological immunosuppression during pregnancy. A few cases of CHB reactivation during pregnancy are reported[34,35]. The vertical transmission risk in such situations is low.
Management of pregnancy depends on the phase of HBV-infection. Unfortunately, women frequently only learn about their CHB diagnosis during pregnancy. Thus, it is advisable to examine all women for markers of viral hepatitis before pregnancy. During pregnancy, there are limitations for reliably determining the stage of CHB, since several indicators change significantly from the beginning of pregnancy. The level of alpha-fetoprotein increases as early as in the first weeks of pregnancy. Some pathological conditions (toxicosis of the first half of pregnancy, excessive vomiting of pregnant women, etc.) can lead to significant changes in cytolytic indicators. In such cases, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether an increase in ALT is caused by these conditions or by CHB activity. Some standard examinations are unreliable during pregnancy. For example, a significant change in circulating blood volume during pregnancy can lead to inaccurate data on liver fibrosis obtained using transient elastography. For this reason, it is preferable to determine the stage of CHB before pregnancy.
Typically, women of childbearing age do not have significant liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. However, due to the increasing age of primiparous women and to the fact that before mass vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B was introduced, one of the main routes of transmission was the vertical route, CHB with advanced fibrosis is not unique. Pregnancy at the stage of liver cirrhosis is also associated with an increased risks of complications for the mother[36].
In most cases, no exacerbation of CHB occurs during pregnancy, and the cytolytic activity indicators are usually normalized. Nevertheless, a few cases of CHB exacerbation during pregnancy, including development of fulminant liver failure[37,38]. The level of HBV viral load during pregnancy may vary. Cases of CHB reactivation during pregnancy have been known. In one study, in mothers without detectable HBV DNA in the first trimester, HBV DNA was detected in 19.6% of cases in the second trimester and in 30.4% of cases in the third trimester[39]. In another study, the viral load in women with CHB increased during pregnancy and decreased after childbirth[34]. In addition, some studies describe exacerbation of hepatitis in the first months after childbirth[34,40,41]. In the majority of women, the ALT level decreases during pregnancy, but after childbirth there is a significant increase in the cytolytic activity. For example, an increase in ALT level of three times or more was observed in 45% of women within 6 mo after childbirth[34]. Cases of HBeAg seroconversion during pregnancy have also been described in 12.5%-17% of patients[40,41].
Clinical manifestations of CHB in pregnant women are characterized by the predominance of asthenic and dyspeptic syndromes (63%). Hemorrhagic syndrome, such as bleeding gums, was observed in 15% of pregnant women, and hepatomegaly occurred in 10% of cases[42].
The effect of chronic maternal HBV infection on pregnancy outcome has not been well studied. Published works on this topic contradict each other. Some studies show that there is no association between pregnancy outcomes and maternal CHB[43]. Other studies have shown that chronic HBV infection does not result in negative perinatal outcomes, except for lower Apgar scores in newborns[44,45]. However, some studies indicate a high rate of diseases such as fetal distress syndrome, preterm labor and meconium peritonitis among HBV infected women and their newborns[41,46]. A large cohort study carried out in China showed that HBsAg positive pregnant women had a higher risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, postpartum hemorrhage, and intrahepatic cholestasis[44]. A recent study showed a significant correlation between HBV viral load and blood glucose level (fasting blood glucose, 2-h postprandial blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c)[47]. No statistical associations were found between HBsAg positivity and pre-eclampsia, as well as between HBsAg positivity and placenta previa. HBsAg positivity during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of multiple adverse maternal outcomes.
In a large case-control study in China[48], it was shown that maternal HBsAg carriage was associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes. In particular, it was correlated with an increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension, fetal distress, cesarean delivery and macrosomia. This study also demonstrated a statistically significant association between high maternal viral load in the second trimester and a high risk of preterm birth. Other previous studies have also reported that maternal HBV infection was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth[49,50], although there are also studies showing the opposite results[51,52].
Some studies indicate a more frequent development of bleeding during childbirth in women with CHB[53]. It was also reported that women with CHB are less likely to have hypertension and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy[51].
At present, the therapy of CHB cannot yet achieve complete HBV elimination in patients. Therefore, depending on the status of the patient, the goals of CHB therapy may be the following: (1) Suppression of virus replication; (2) Reduction of the inflammatory process in the liver; (3) Reverse the development of fibrosis; (4) Prevention of cirrhosis and HCC development; and (5) Reduction of the HBV vertical transmission risk.
When choosing a therapy, it is necessary to take into account the safety and effectiveness of antiviral drugs, as well as the possibility of drug resistance developing. In women of childbearing age with CHB, antiviral therapy can pursue two main goals: the treatment of women with active CHB and the prevention of vertical transmission (see Table 4). At present, the necessity to treat inactive HBsAg carriers[54] is being discussed, but currently it is recommended only by the Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)[8], while the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)[9] and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)[10] societies refrain from such recommendations.
| APASL 2016[8] | EASL 2017[9] | AASLD 2018[10] | |
| Therapy | In pregnant females with chronic HBV infection who need antiviral therapy, tenofovir is the drug of choice for mothers indicated for antiviral treatment during the first through third trimester of pregnancy | Tenofovir is recommended for pregnant women with CHB and advanced fibrosis. Therapy with tenofovir should be continued, and if the woman was receiving other drugs, these other drugs should be replaced with tenofovir | Women who meet standard indications for HBV therapy should be treated. HBV-infected pregnant women with cirrhosis should be managed in high-risk obstetrical practices and treated with tenofovir to prevent decompensation |
| To prevent vertical transmission | For reduction of risk of mother-to-infant transmission that occurs during the perinatal period, short-term maternal NAs starting from 28 wk to 32 wk of gestation is recommended using either tenofovir or telbuvidine for those mothers with HBV DNA above 6-7 log10 IU/mL. Since, the HBV transmission could occur even with lower maternal HBV DNA level, NAs could be administered after discussion with the patient, even in patients with lower DNA level. The NA could be stopped at birth and when breastfeeding starts, if there is no contraindication to stopping NA | In all pregnant women with high HBV DNA level (> 200000 IU/mL) or HBsAg level > 4 log10 IU/mL, antiviral prophylaxis with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should start at week 24-28 of gestation and continue for up to 12 wk after delivery | Women without standard indications but who have HBV DNA > 200000 IU/mL in the second trimester should consider treatment to prevent mother-to-child transmission |
A large trial[55] has reported reduced HBV transmission and HBsAg-positivity in infants born to telbivudine or lamivudine treated HBsAg-positive mothers. A systematic review[56] has shown that antiviral therapy of pregnant women with nucleoside analogues (NAs), such as lamivudine, telbivudine or tenofovir, significantly decreases maternal HBV viral load. During pregnancy, tenofovir is the drug of choice, due to its profile of antiviral activity and a low risk of developing resistance. Tenofovir in pregnancy is well tolerated and reduces viral load prior to parturition[57].
NA prophylaxis is also useful in HBeAg-negative women with a high HBV DNA level but normal ALT level[11,55].
The administration of NAs at 28-30 wk of gestation leads to a rapid decrease in the viral load by the time of delivery[58], and, as a consequence, to a significant reduction in vertical transmission risk. However, if the drug intake is discontinued, the viral load quickly returns to its original level. It is reported[58] that a prescription of telbivudine in the third trimester to women with a high viral load leads to an HBV DNA decrease up to an undetectable level at the time of delivery in 33% of patients. In the control group, no such decrease was observed. In the same study, it was shown that there were no cases of vertical transmission in the group of women who received telbivudine in the third trimester, while in the control group, 8% of children 7 mo after delivery were HBsAg-positive. Another large prospective study of 450 HBeAg-positive women with high viral load also showed no vertical transmission in women receiving telbivudine, while in the control group HBsAg was detected in 14.7% of newborns 6 mo after birth[59].
If antiviral therapy was administered in order to prevent MTCT, it is usually discontinued after delivery. However, there is no common opinion how soon after delivery this can be done. As shown in Table 5, according to the AASLD recommendations, the drug can be discontinued soon after delivery; according to EASL — at delivery or within the first 3 mo; while APASL recommends continuing drug intake for 4-12 wk.
| APASL 2016[8] | EASL 2017[9] | AASLD 2018[10] |
| Cessation of NA therapy (at delivery or 4-12 wk after delivery) is recommended in females without ALT flares and without pre-existing advanced liver fibrosis/cirrhosis. Continuation of NA treatment after delivery may be necessary according to maternal liver disease status | If NA therapy is given as prophylaxis, i.e., only for the prevention of perinatal transmission, its duration is not well defined (stopping at delivery or within the first 3 mo after delivery) | HBV-infected pregnant women who are not on antiviral therapy as well as those who stop antiviral at or early after delivery should be monitored closely for up to 6 mo after delivery for hepatitis flares and seroconversion. Long-term follow-up should be continued to assess need for future therapy |
HBV vaccination reduces the vertical transmission risk from 90% to 21% in HBeAg-positive women and from 30% to 2.6% in HBeAg-negative women[60]. With the addition of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG), the risk of MTCT is decreased to 6% in HBeAg-positive women and to 1% in HBeAg-negative women[60]. This prophylaxis has to be administered within 12 h after birth (see Table 6).
| APASL 2016[8] | EASL 2017[9] | AASLD 2018[10] |
| HBIG and hepatitis B vaccine can be given to newborns from HBsAg-positive mothers immediately after delivery | The combination of HBIG and vaccination is administered within 12 h of birth | HBIG and HBV vaccine should be administered to the newborn < 12 h after delivery |
The 3-dose vaccine against hepatitis B produces a protective antibody response (anti-HBs ≥ 10 mIU/mL) in approximately 95% of healthy infants[61].
It is known that in many women infected by HBV, HBsAg can be detected in the breast milk[62]. Moreover, there is evidence that HBV DNA can also be found in breast milk and colostrum[63]. As a result, there are frequent concerns that breastfeeding may facilitate MTCT, although the studies available so far have not confirmed this. No statistically significant differences between breastfed and artificially fed perinatally infected children were detected, and provided a timely vaccination[64-66]. A recent study showed that the frequency of vertical transmission in mothers with similar HBV DNA level is independent of the type of feeding[67]. Thus, HBV infection is not currently considered to be a contraindication to breastfeeding infants receiving HBIG and HBV vaccine. In addition, there are several studies showing that breastfeeding does not affect the child's immune response to vaccination[68]. The current recommendations of major societies are shown in Table 7.
| APASL 2016[8] | EASL 2017[9] | AASLD 2018[10] |
| Breastfeeding is not recommended while the woman is receiving antiviral therapy | Breastfeeding is not contraindicated in women not receiving antiviral therapy and during treatment with tenofovir | Breastfeeding is not prohibited for women with or without antiviral therapy |
Despite the continuously decreasing prevalence of CHB achieved after the introduction of vaccination against hepatitis B, this disease remains a significant public health problem worldwide. In the present study, we summarized the major trends in the management of CHB in pregnant women and provided recommendations for clinical practice necessary to achieve the elimination of hepatitis B as a public health threat, as proposed by the WHO. The most important of these recommendations are: (1) All women have to be screened for HBsAg during pregnancy. Additional examinations of pregnant women with CHB may include maternal HBeAg, HBV viral load, ALT level, and HBsAg level; (2) The management of pregnancy depends on the phase of the HBV infection, which has to be determined before pregnancy; (3) In women of childbearing age with CHB, antiviral therapy can pursue two main goals: treatment of active CHB, and vertical transmission prevention. During pregnancy, tenofovir is the drug of choice in both cases; and (4) A combination of HBIG and vaccine against hepatitis B should be administered within the first 12 h to all infants born to mothers with CHB. In such cases, there are no contraindications to breastfeeding.
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