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[|Human|] I was taking blood sample from one patient when accidentaly i was prick with the needle. I informed our supervisor for infection control. They run the patient sample for HIV, HCV and HBsAg the result came and found out that the patient is Reactive for Anti HCV. Im very much afraid becoz i was thinking of my baby I am 4 months pregnant and very worried for my baby and my health. Is it possible that i will acquire the disease of the patient will it harm my baby? Pls help me i need ur answer..
[|AI|]  Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Presence of anti HCV antibodies in the patient indicates presence of HCV infection.HCV does not have any deleterious effect on the baby, however, the infection can be transmitted to your baby. I suggest you to get HCV RNA test and anti HCV test to assess the viral load and presence or absence of antibodies. In case high viral load is present, appropriate treatment will have to be started. Consult your gynecologist in such a case. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.