Trends in the prevalence of hepatitis C infection during pregnancy and maternal-infant outcomeTrends in the prevalence of hepatitis C infection during pregnancy and maternal-infant outcomes

JAMA Network Open

2023-07-21

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This study of more than 70 million births or spontaneous abortions showed the prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV)-positive pregnancies in the U.S. increased 16-fold between 1998 and 2018. Maternal HCV infection was associated with increased odds of preterm labor, poor fetal growth, or fetal distress. These data may support recent recommendations for universal HCV screening with each pregnancy.

Authors: Po-Hung Chen, M.D., Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, is the corresponding author.

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