Carmen Selene García-Romero

Dr. Carmen Selene García-Romero

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 August 2024 in Pathogens
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CGCarmen Selene García-Romero
Carmen Selene García-Romero
CGCarolina Guzmán
Carolina Guzmán
AMAlejandra Martínez-Ibarra
Alejandra Martínez-Ibarra
ACAlicia Cervantes
Alicia Cervantes
MCMarco Cerbón
Marco Cerbón
Viral hepatitis is the main cause of infectious liver disease. During pregnancy, a risk of vertical transmission exists both during gestation and at birth. HAV, HBV, and HCV might progress similarly in pregnant and non-pregnant women. In this study, we found a prevalence of 0.22% of viral hepatitis in pregnant women, with a light preponderance of HCV over HAV and HBV. Here, it was observed that acute HAV infection is more symptomatic and has higher risks for the mother and fetus, in a similar manner to what has been reported for HEV. Histopathological alterations were observed in all except one placenta, indicating that it is an important tissue barrier. Regarding the Mexican strategies for viral hepatitis eradication, success may be related to vaccination at birth, whereas for HCV, the national program for eradication is aimed at treating the infection via direct-acting antiviral agents. The HBV strategy has positively impacted pregnant women and their children, diminishing the risk of vertical transmission. The HCV strategy is still in its early years, and it is expected to be just as successful. For acute hepatitis, HAV and HEV, programs promoting hand washing and those aimed at providing clean food and water are applicable as preventive strategies, alongside other programs such as vaccination.

20 February 2025
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SMSaúl Flores Medina
Saúl Flores Medina
CGCarmen Selene García-Romero
Carmen Selene García-Romero
RFRicardo Figueroa
Ricardo Figueroa
SSSelene Sam-Soto
Selene Sam-Soto
DSDiana Mercedes Soriano-Becerril
Diana Mercedes Soriano-Becerril
FDFrancisco Javier Díaz-García
Francisco Javier Díaz-García