Care standards of patient infected with hepatitis C virus in perinatal period: project
Journal Title: Pielęgniarstwo XXI wieku - Year 2015, Vol 14, Issue 1
Abstract
Hepatitis C virus infection is particularly dangerous for pregnant women since it poses danger for both the fetus and newborn. The infection may occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Newborns with congenital infection are exposed to rapid development of the disease. Female newborns are at risk of passing the infection to their children during the reproductive age. This is not a contraindication for planning pregnancy, though. Previous research has shown that there is no link between the virus and the risk of having a baby with birth defects. Being infected with HCV does not increase the risk of health issues in perinatal period. The mode of delivery is still controversial, because of insufficient results stating that caesarean section reduces the risk of vertical infection. The infection is not a contraindication to vaginal delivery. Therefore, it seems appropriate to develop the standards of care for a woman infected with Hepatitis C virus in childbirth and the postpartum period.
Authors and Affiliations
Klaudia Pałucka, Celina Łepecka-Klusek, Anna Pilewska-Kozak
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