Women With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Recommendations for Clinical Practice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2013
Description
The natural history of hepatitis C virus infection differs between women and men. Women demonstrate a slow rate of disease progression until menopause. Older women are more likely to develop fibrosis and are less responsive than younger women to pegylated interferon and ribavirin. Women of childbearing age have higher rates of sustained virologic response, but current therapies are contraindicated during pregnancy. Vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus occurs, but data supporting recommendations for prevention of mother-to-infant transmission are limited.
Citation Information
Burton, Mary Jane; Brock, James B.; and Geraci, Stephen A.. 2013. Women With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Recommendations for Clinical Practice. Southern Medical Journal. Vol.106(7). 422-426. https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31829b99f5 PMID: 23820323 ISSN: 0038-4348