How healthy is a new born baby born with hep c?
A baby born to a mother with hepatitis C will inherit the mother's antibodies and test antibody positive until the child is about 15-18 months of age. So testing a child can be done after 2 years to determine if they have HEP c.
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About Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an inflammation of the liver, transferred chiefly through the blood. It is more difficult to cure than Hepatitis A or B. The condition can often persist for years and is associated with chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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