Hepatitis C Virus Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Children: 2018 to 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the frequency of hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among a population-based cohort of perinatally exposed children and identify factors associated with testing.

Methods

Using a population-based surveillance cohort of perinatally exposed children born from 2018 to 2020 from 4 US jurisdictions (Georgia; Massachusetts; Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; and Los Angeles County, California), we describe the frequency, timing, and type of HCV testing among children and identify characteristics associated with having an HCV test result by the age of 2 to 3 years. Data were obtained from electronic laboratory reporting, vital records, and medical records.

Results

Of 803 perinatally exposed children, 7 (1%) died before the age of 24 months. Of 796 children, heal

SUBMITTER: Woodworth KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature