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Re: Hepatitis C testingFrom: Jomyrwhipt@aol.comFri Aug 27 04:59:06 1999
In response to the testing for Hepatitis C for those with multiple piercings. I am curious as to why this would put them in higher risk categories. I do understand that the practice of piercings can be highly varied from place to place. However, when I had my ear lobe pierced, the practice was as sterile as any such surgical procedure you would do in your office...all the instruments were autoclaved and fresh out of the autoclave to be used for the procedure. I am certain that if I had 10 piercings from this facility that I would not be at risk for having Hep C. In screening those patients with multiple piercings, it's probably important to ask about method of piercing and sterility of procedure before you just go off and test them for Hep C. I also agree with the statements given that there is no treatment established today for hepatitis C. Does anyone have any data on the transmission of Hep C from mother to baby? And then, if there are any studies done on Hep C mothers with treatments tried on baby to try to prevent spread of the disease...Similar to AZT prophylaxis for HIV + mothers...I'm sure that Interferon wouldn't be recommended and safe for newborns, though I must say I have no data to support this. Just curious, A. Todd Miller, MD Maternity Care Coordinator Dept of Family Medicine Columbia University
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