Anti-Hepatitis C (HCV) test positivity and new HCV diagnoses among women tested in antenatal services in England between 2015-2019

CONCLUSIONS: Antenatal testing for HCV provides an opportunity for new case findings and engagement with treatment services where needed. Therefore, universal opt-out testing for HCV antenatally should be reconsidered.PMID:37931465 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103863

Source: Midwifery - November 6, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Matthew Hibbert Ruth Simmons Sema Mandal Caroline A Sabin Monica Desai Source Type: research