Hepatitis c virus

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Hepatitis c virus

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I am pregnant suffering from hepatis c virus with identified genotype .will hepatis virus will pass on to my baby.. Should I carry my pregnancy or I should abort the child

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Dr. Harisha N L General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harisha N L

General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected....one can get hep C through Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs,Needlestick injuries in health care settings or Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C...so your baby will be at risk...you can continue your pregnancy with all needed precautions... Consult your obstetrician they will help you further.

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