I have a pregnancy of 15 weeks. The blood tests showed anti-HCV Society. positive (ELISA). The doctor calmly reported that the hepatitis C. hardly pumped in the antenatal clinic ((I've never taken drugs, I did not do blood transfusions, I have a steady partner (healthy). How is this possible?? "I ran to take charge blood by PCR to identify RNA. Tell me, if it is detected the virus, what should I do? abortion? Because hepatitis C is transmitted to the child? "Do not tell me whether there is in St. Petersburg some center of psychological care in such situations? My tantrum for 2 days. If the RNA does not find what does this mean? whether this situation is dangerous for a child (whether it will be passed antibodies) and for my partner? thanks in advance.

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist If RNA is not detected, then cause for concern. With the positive RNA, need to take a blood test for the number of hepatitis C virus, genotype of HCV in St. - Petersburg, you can apply to the department of infectious diseases - Military Medical Academy. A similar question: ... abnormalities. Biochemistry of blood showed elevated bilirubin, total - 36, other indicators ...