Question

Spontaneous resolution of HCV infection in infancy can occur in what percentage of infected infants?

a) 10% to 20%
b) 30% to 40%
c) 50% to 60%
d) 70% to 80%

Answer 1

The question relates to the spontaneous resolution of HCV infection in infants which is less common than in adults, and while the exact percentage varies, it is typically not high.

Step-by-step explanation:

The spontaneous resolution of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in infancy can occur, though to a less extent than adult spontaneous clearance. Unlike Hepatitis B virus, which has a very high chronicity rate in infants, HCV chronicity rates are lower. For HCV, it is generally recognized that a certain percentage of infected individuals, including infants, clear the virus spontaneously without the need for treatment. While the exact percentage can vary based on different populations and research studies, spontaneous resolution of HCV in infants is typically less common than in adults.