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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2013; 19(40): 6714-6720
Published online Oct 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i40.6714
Table 3 Effect of hepatitis C virus on the course of pregnancy
Hillemanns et al[19]Jabeen et al[49]Floreani et al[50]
MiscarriagesNA12.4% vs 22.2%-
Typical obstetric complications---
Preterm delivery29% vs 19%4.5% vs 3.2%NA
Rate of cesarean section42% vs 21% (P = 0.004)5.6% vs 12.7%41.50%
Fetal outcomeGoodGoodGood