HCV infection, risk-based screening failed to identify the majority of individuals with HCV
infection due to both clinician and patient barriers.(9-12) Analysis of the 2003-2010 National …

Vertical transmission (VT) is the primary route of transmission of viral hepatitis in children.
The rate of VT ranges from 1–28% with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and 3–15% with hepatitis C …

Objective The aim of the paper is to review the current information relating to the diagnosis
and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in pregnant women and children …

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection can be vertically transmitted, but the factors that transmit the
disease to foetuses are still unclear. We studied a total of 144 pregnant women with HEV …

Dr. Aronsohn has no relevant financial affiliations to disclose (updated November 12, 2019).
Dr. Bhattacharya has no relevant financial affiliations to disclose (updated November 13 …

Viral hepatitis is caused by a heterogenous group of viral agents representing a wide range
of phylogenetic groups. Many viruses can involve the liver and cause liver injury but only a …

The epidemiology of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has changed significantly over the last decade.
Once most prevalent among older adults, the current burden has disproportionately affected …

Background Most US children with perinatal hepatitis C virus (HCV) exposure fail to receive
the recommended anti-HCV antibody test at age≥ 18 months. Earlier testing for viral RNA …

HCV infections have increased in recent years due to injection drug use and the opioid
epidemic. Simultaneously, HCV cure has become a reality, with the advent of direct‐acting …

In India, the estimated prevalence of antenatal HCV infection is 0.3%–2.8%, and the rate of
mother-to-child transmission has been estimated at 5%–15%. HCV treatment during …