| Autor: |
L, Thornton, M, Clune, R, Maguire, E, Griffin, J, O'Connor |
| Rok vydání: |
1990 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Irish medical journal. 83(4) |
| ISSN: |
0332-3102 |
| Popis: |
In a retrospective study of the period 1982-1985, the records of 29 narcotic-addicted mothers and their 42 babies were reviewed. All mothers were from socially deprived backgrounds, had a poor record of ante-natal attendance and had frequent admissions to hospital. Thirteen mothers had a past history of hepatitis B and four were HBsAg positive. The babies had significantly lower mean gestational age and mean birth weight than the control group. Features of withdrawal were recorded in 84% of babies where a history was available. A high incidence of twins (10.5%) was also observed. Testing for HIV antibody in more recent cases has revealed positive results in seven mothers and three babies; one infant has since died from acquired immune deficiency syndrome. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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