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Screening mothers who give birth via cesarean may reduce vertical transmission of HCV

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Many people oppose C-sections in comparison to natural birth, but would opinions change if C-sections provide health benefits to newborns? A recent study has shown that mothers who give birth via cesarean may reduce vertical transmission of HCV to their newborns.

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