Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus: Defining the Cascade of Care

The US National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan calls for major efforts to expand hepatitis C virus (HCV) diagnosis and treatment; prenatal care settings are potential venues for expanding HCV testing. We aimed to characterize the HCV diagnostic cascade for women and infants and investigate factors associated with linkage and follow-up.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - August 28, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rachel L. Epstein, Vishakha Sabharwal, Elisha M. Wachman, Kelley A. Saia, Claudia Vellozzi, Susan Hariri, Benjamin P. Linas Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research