Is an infection possible despite vaccination? | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C

Is an infection possible despite vaccination?

A vaccine effective against Hepatitis C is not yet available. However, a vaccination against Hepatitis A and a vaccination against Hepatitis B can be given.Since the pathogens are different viruses, a hepatitis A and/or B vaccination does not automatically protect against infection with hepatitis C. The exact response of the body’s immune system to the hepatitis C virus has not yet been sufficiently researched, which is why the development of a vaccine has not yet succeeded. In 2014, there have been trials in which the first short-lasting immunizations against the virus could be proven. However, the vaccine has not yet proven successful.

What influence does the viral load have on the transmission

The viral load describes the number of hepatitis C viruses present in one milliliter of blood. The higher this number is, the more likely it is that the virus will be transmitted to other people. For this reason, mothers with a high virus load, for example, are advised to feed their babies substitute milk.

However, a precise correlation between virus load and risk of transmission could not be quantified so far. However, it is considered certain that a connection exists. On the other hand, viral load and disease progression are not necessarily related.