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[Interactions between chronic viral hepatitis C and pregnancy]
J D Grangé1, A Abergel, X Amiot
1Service d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie, Hôpital Tenon, Paris.
Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Pregnancy did not affect outcomes for women with chronic hepatitis C (HCV). ALT levels decreased during pregnancy but rebounded postpartum, possibly due to immune system changes.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Immunology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Context:
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody positivity in pregnant women in France ranges from 0.7-3.9%.
- Understanding the impact of chronic HCV on pregnancy is crucial for maternal and neonatal health.
Purpose:
- To investigate the interactions between pregnancy and chronic viral hepatitis C.
- To assess the effects of chronic HCV on maternal and neonatal outcomes in a cohort of 12 pregnant women.
Summary:
- Chronic hepatitis C did not negatively impact maternal or neonatal outcomes in the study.
- Serum ALT levels significantly decreased during late pregnancy (third trimester) and normalized in 90% of women.
- Viremia persisted during pregnancy, with a notable rebound in ALT levels postpartum, suggesting immune system modulation.
Impact:
- Findings suggest pregnancy-induced immune changes may influence ALT levels and viral activity in chronic HCV patients.
- Highlights the need for continued monitoring of ALT levels and viremia postpartum in pregnant women with chronic HCV.
- Provides insights into the management of pregnant women with chronic viral hepatitis C.