HPV infection might be transmitted in utero or during the delivery, most likely the source of HPV in your child was in utero. Usually viral infections are not increased in transmission during delivery, but if the condyloma are huge (blocking delivery) a c-section may be performed for that reason. Your doctor was correct, C-sections are not routinely done in the instance of HPV. There are risks associated with C-sections, this is not the same as precautions taken for herpes. You can consult with an attorney re other aspects of your treatment, but if you didn't know prior to delivery that you had HPV and the doctor is following the usual standard of care it doesn't appear that you have a case of mal practice for that reason. If your child had asthma and RSV as well as HPV there may be some other reason for their sensivity. Any child who has asthma should also have genetic testing for A1AD
http://www.alphaone.org/alpha1/get_tested.html
The World Health Organization (WHO), the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the European Thoracic Society (ERS), and the Alpha-1 Foundation's Medical And Scientific Advisory Committee (MASAC) recommend that all individuals with COPD, adults and adolescents with
asthma, individuals with a family history of Alpha-1 and individuals with unexplained or chronic liver disease should be tested for Alpha-1.
Alpha-1 can be detected by a simple blood or mouth swab test. Individuals can ask their physician to test them for Alpha-1, they may also choose to be tested on a confidential basis through the Foundation's Alpha-1 Coded Testing (ACT) Study.
Alpha-1 Coded Testing Trial
This trial offers
free and confidential finger-stick testing for Alpha-1. The test is administered through a research study which evaluates the risks and benefits of persons receiving a blood test offering genetic information. Participants or the participant's guardian must submit a short pre and post-test questionnaire. This new program established by the Alpha-1 Foundation will be headquartered at the Research Registry Coordinating Center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. For more information or a test kit please email the Registry Coordinator at
[email protected], or call toll free at 1-(877)-886-2383.