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If a woman has hep c and then becomes pregnant, will the baby have hep c when it is born?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unlikely: Hep c can be transmitted during delivery but in today's world the risk is low. The woman should have her viral load checked to see how much hep c virus is active in her system. The lower the number the better.

Answered 12/26/2022

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