SPECTRUM OF HCV POSITIVE CASES IN A GYNAE UNIT

352 gynae patients admitted to Gynae A Unit LRH were screened for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Out of which 20 were found to be positive (5.1%). Most of them were above 40 years of age and grand-multiparas. Previous history of surgery, Dilation and curettage (D&C, E&C)y blood transfusion and contraceptive injections was established. As no vaccine is available and treatment with interferon and ribavirin is associated with serious side effects, thereforey early recognition of infective patients and preventive measure to reduce the risk of transmission to others is important.