Can a mother with hepatitis C have a child?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hepatitis C is a disease caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. The hepatitis C virus is a hepatotropic virus that primarily exists within liver cells and damages them, leading to liver cell inflammation, necrosis, and fibrosis. Hepatitis C is difficult to treat, and there is currently no specific medication available. You can try interferon treatment.