Catalog

Congenital Hepatitis C virus infection

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital Hepatitis C virus infection – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2049911925

A disease of the liver, caused by an infection with hepatitis C virus in utero or during the perinatal period. This disease is characterised by chronic liver disease, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by vertical transmission. Confirmation is by identification of anti-hepatic C antibodies at 18 months of age.