Clinical Preventive Services -
Screening - Infectious Diseases -

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations:

• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. (A Recommendation).
   
• The USPSTF recommends against routinely screening the general asymptomatic population for chronic hepatitis B virus infection. (D Recommendation).

To refer to the Clinical Interventions or view the complete entry for this topic, see the USPSTF site