Of every 100 infants born to mothers with hepatitis C, about six will become infected with the hepatitis C virus. However, the risk is greater if the mother has both HIV and hepatitis C.

Who catches Hep C?

Anyone can get hepatitis C virus. But unlike a cold or flu virus, HCV isnt easy to catch. The virus is transmitted only by direct contact with human blood that contains the virus.

Who manages Hep C?

Gastroenterologists specialize in diseases of all of the gastrointestinal organs including the liver. Moreover, there are gastroenterologists who specialize in diseases of the liver including hepatitis C. These specialists are called hepatologists.