Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	7916
Country	Taiwan

Received	2013-12-06 21:33
Peer-Review Started	2013-12-08 16:57
To Make the First Decision	2014-01-23 17:09
Return for Revision	2014-02-09 21:06
Revised	2014-03-05 19:32
Second Decision	2014-07-29 09:34
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-07-29 09:51
Articles in Press	2014-07-29 09:51
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Publish the Manuscript Online	2014-10-19 20:39

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus: Current knowledge and perspectives
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Chun-Yan Yeung, Hung-Chang Lee, Wai-Tao Chan, Chun-Bin Jiang, Szu-Wen Chang and Chih-Kuang Chuang
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Corresponding Author	Chih-Kuang Chuang, MSc, PhD, Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No.92, Sec.2, Chung Shan North Road, Taipei 10449, Taiwan. cyyeung@mmh.org.tw
Key Words	Hepatitis C virus; Vertical transmission; Perinatal infection; Chronic liver disease
Core Tip	Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major global health issue. World Health Organization estimates that the worldwide prevalence is 1%-8% in pregnant women and 0.05%-5% in children. Vertical transmission becomes the leading cause of childhood HCV infection. Current understanding of the epidemiology of mother-to-child transmission of HCV is limited. At present, no clinical intervention has been clearly studied and proved to reduce the vertical transmission risk. Though universal screening is controversial, selective antenatal HCV screening on high-risk populations is highly recommended and should be tested probably. This review provides the current knowledge and perspectives of HCV vertical transmission and summarizes the updated follow up guidelines for clinical practice.
Publish Date	2014-10-19 20:39
Citation	Yeung CY, Lee HC, Chan WT, Jiang CB, Chang SW, Chuang CK. Vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus: Current knowledge and perspectives. World J Hepatol 2014; 6(9): 643-651
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v6/i9/643.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v6.i9.643

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