Early Postnatal Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing in the Identification of Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus.

ABSTRACT: In this study, a single hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA at 2-6 months was sensitive and specific (86.7% and 95% confidence interval [CI], 62.1%-96.3% and 100% and 95% CI, 98.8%-100%, respectively) in identifying perinatal transmission of HCV. No cases of perinatal infection requiring treatment were missed.

SUBMITTER: Prasad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12285734 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature