Hello B,
If there is blood in the urine, then there could be Hep C virus in the urine.
You should discuss all aspects of your health with your OB.
~ Dr. Parks
This answer provided to you is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this Medhelp.org posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Also, should I talk to my ob/gyn about the possibility of a c-section to protect my baby if I end up seroconverting to hep c positive?
Dr. Parks, thank you very much for your answer. My last tetanus was two years ago, but I am getting another soon before the birth of my baby. Is there live hep c virus in urine?
Dr. Parks, thank you very much for your answer. My last tetanus was two years ago, but I am getting another soon before the birth of my baby. Is there live hep c virus in urine?
Hello,
While I cannot say that your risk is zero, your risk for Hep C/HIV based on the details that you have shared is very, very low if not close to zero.
Best practices are to draw baseline labs (HIV and Hep C) and then re-test at 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months.
When was your last tetanus vaccination?
~ Dr. Parks
This answer provided to you is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this Medhelp.org posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.