Key result
Despite receiving well-child services, only 30% of infants exposed to HCV during pregnancy were screened for HCV infection, leaving many pediatric infections undetected.
Cohort (n=87,924)
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Despite a 60% increase in HCV prevalence among pregnant women, only 30% of HCV-exposed infants receiving well-child care were appropriately screened, highlighting a significant gap in pediatric HCV detection.
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Gaps in infant HCV screening leave infections undetected; leaves open whether targeted interventions can close this care gap.
Chappell et al. (2018) conducted a cohort in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in pregnancy (n=87,924). Perinatal Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) exposure vs. Unexposed infants / Unscreened infants was evaluated on Pediatric HCV screening rate among HCV-exposed infants receiving well-child services. Despite receiving well-child services, only 30% of infants exposed to HCV during pregnancy were screened for HCV infection, leaving many pediatric infections undetected.
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