Patient's question:
Prior health check revealed positive hepatitis C antibody, and subsequent test for hepatitis C virus RNA (HCV RNA) was negative. However, in the recent retest, the RNA value was: 3.22E+02, with the reference range beingDoctor's answer:
You are 7 months pregnant, and to ensure the health of the fetus, it is currently recommended to temporarily avoid undergoing examinations and treatments. After you have completed your breastfeeding period, it is advisable to have comprehensive tests for liver function, DNA, and HCV RNA at a regular hospital. Additionally, an ultrasound examination, HCV antibody test, and liver pathology examination should be considered. The incubation period for HCV is generally between 2 weeks and 6 months. After HCV enters the body, it first causes viremia, which intermittently reappears throughout the course of the disease. If HCV antibodies are positive while HCV RNA is negative, it indicates that you have previously been infected with HCV and have developed antibodies for some reason. In this case, treatment is not necessary, and regular follow-up tests can be conducted.