Research Article

Transplacental Transfer of Hepatitis B Neutralizing Antibody during Pregnancy in an Animal Model: Implications for Newborn and Maternal Health

Table 1

Summary of the in vivo study.

Number of animalsMean weight (range), gDose, IU/kgExposure, daysMean litter size (range)Mean litter weight (range), g

Pregnant121206 (920–1360)50 ( )100 ( )2–53 (1–5)107 (82–150)

Nonpregnant6862 (764–924)50 ( )100 ( )5N/AN/A