Hepatite B- histórico e referências no brasil com ênfase em recém-nascidos

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis has historically demonstrate yours existence for thousands of years, decimating and caused disease sequel to billions of people. Hepatitis B (HBV) is an enveloped virus belonging to Hepadnaviridae family, which genetic material is stored in the form of double stranded DNA. Your transmission can be either by parenteral route or sexually. Hepatitis is part of the list of diseases that deserve attention because of their gravity and just like the others needs appropriate treatment according to the seriousness, especially to pregnants and newborns. OBJECTIVES: Know the historical of hepatitis, in particular hepatitis B, emphasizing its references in Brazil and newborns, bringing the reflection of the importance of directions prenatal for prenatal care in health units. METHODS: Were used published articles in Portuguese and one in English, about the subject and the relative importance to justify ideas and possible research solutions corresponding to the objective of the study. RESULTS: The analysis of the results of dates found, that hepatitis B is a global public health problem which has a history of millennia. CONCLUSION: The hepatitis B is a global public health problem, which are needed strategies of preventive actions and control of the situation involving primary care, being attentive to social determinants ensuring the patient the treatment and guidance appropriate to his case.