function in a case of severe liver disease.
Objective: The aim of the current work was to assess the frequency of HCV in parturient women and their pregnancy outcome at Al-Ahrar Teaching Hospital.
Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study included a total of 1,135 pregnant women, attending at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Al-Ahrar Teaching Hospital, Zagazig. Pregnant women were admitted between 28- and 42-weeks' gestation. They were tested for HCV+ antibodies using the Rapid Test Technique.
Results: The frequency of HCV in pregnant women tested was 7.7%. There were statistically high significant relationships between HCV and occupation, history of blood transfusion, history of HCV treatment, type of previous delivery and laboratory findings among the study cases.
Conclusion: It could be concluded that history of HCV treatment, previous operations, risky occupations, blood transfusion and family history of HCV are risk factors for HCV infection.