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Vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus in a cohort of 2,447 HIV-seronegative pregnant women: a 24-month prospective study.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Nov 2001
Ceci O, Margiotta M, Marello F, Francavilla R, Loizzi P, Francavilla A, Mautone A, Impedovo L, Ierardi E, Mastroianni M, Bettocchi S, Selvaggi L
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BACKGROUND: Mother to infant transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been extensively studied in mothers with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, whereas fewer data are available on the vertical HCV transmission in HIV-negative women. METHODS: Between January 1995 and June 1997, 78 consecutive HCV-positive/HIV-negative women with their offspring entered this prospective study aimed to define the...
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