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Hepatitis C in children.

P A Tovo1, M L Newell

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. tovo@pediatria.unito.it

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases
|October 13, 2006
PubMed
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) vertical transmission is the primary way children get infected. While chronic infection is common, disease progression is slower in children, and combination therapy shows promise.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the predominant route of childhood infection.
  • Transmission rates are lower in non-HIV-coinfected women.
  • The role of delivery mode is unclear, and breastfeeding is not a significant transmission source.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of Hepatitis C virus infection in children.
  • To discuss diagnosis, natural history, and treatment options for pediatric HCV.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric Hepatitis C virus infection.
  • Analysis of diagnostic methods, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes from pediatric therapeutic trials.

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Main Results:

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is sensitive for early diagnosis but can yield false positives.
  • Chronic Hepatitis C virus infection is common in children, with slower disease progression than in adults.
  • Interferon monotherapy shows limited sustained response; combination therapy with ribavirin appears promising.

Conclusions:

  • Hepatitis C virus infection in children is primarily acquired vertically.
  • Early diagnosis and understanding the natural history are crucial for management.
  • Further evaluation of combination therapy is warranted for effective pediatric treatment.