Hepatitis C in Pregnant Women and Their Children

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection presents unique challenges in the setting of pregnancy. HCV can contribute to pregnancy-related morbidity and pregnancy can influence the course of HCV infection. There is a significant risk of transmission to the fetus and newborn infant. Identification of HCV infe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Eppes, Stephen C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Delaware Academy of Medicine / Delaware Public Health Association 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8396750/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34467027
http://dx.doi.org/10.32481/djph.2019.05.007
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Sumario:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection presents unique challenges in the setting of pregnancy. HCV can contribute to pregnancy-related morbidity and pregnancy can influence the course of HCV infection. There is a significant risk of transmission to the fetus and newborn infant. Identification of HCV infection in women of childbearing potential and those who are currently pregnant offers important opportunities for the woman and for past, present and future children.

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