Patient's question:
I am a 20-year-old female patient with chronic hepatitis C. My liver function tests are normal, but I tested positive for hepatitis C. My ultrasound of the liver, kidneys, portal vein, and spleen showed no abnormalities. Can I have sexual activity and can my child be infected with the next generation?Doctor's answer:
A positive mother for anti-HCV has a 2% risk of spreading HCV to newborns. If the mother is positive for HCVRNA during labor, the risk of transmission can be as high as 4% to 7%. When HIV infection is split, the risk of transmission decreases to 20%. High viral load of HCV increases the risk of transmission. A positive mother for anti-HCV has a 2% risk of spreading HCV to newborns. If the mother is positive for HCVRNA during labor, the risk of transmission can be as high as 4% to 7%. When HIV infection is split, the risk of transmission decreases to 20%. High viral load of HCV increases the risk of transmission. Hepatitis C poses significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.