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Hepatitis C
Pakistan has one of the world’s highest rates.
Source: RCOG · AASLD- Transmission to baby about 5% (10% with HIV).
- Antivirals are usually given after birth, not in pregnancy.
- Avoid fetal scalp electrodes, fetal blood sampling and long rupture of membranes.
- CS is not indicated for hepatitis C alone.
- Breastfeeding is allowed unless nipples are cracked or bleeding.
- Baby: HCV RNA from 2 months or antibody at 18 months.
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