Liver enzymes and protein electrophoresis patterns in Hemodialysis patients with antibodies against the hepatitis C virus
Joint Authors
Tashkandi, Muhammad Amin
Umar, Muhammad Najib
al-Tunisi, Ahmad Hisham
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 1995), pp.163-166, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
1995-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
One hundred and forty nine patients with end-stage renal disease on regular hemodialysis were screened for antibodies against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).
The overall prevalence of anti-HCV was 84.6%.
All patients were examined for liver functions and serum protein electrophoretic patterns.
A total of 23 patients (15.4%) were negative for both anti-HCV and HBsAg (Group I), 126 (84.6%) were positive only for anti-HCV (Group II), and 12 (8.1%) patients were positive for both anti-HCV and HBsAg (Group III).
No significant correlation was noted between the elevation of liver enzymes and the groups studied.
A significant increase in total proteins and gamma globulin levels were observed in Groups II and III in comparison with Group I (P < 0.05).
Serum albumin levels were significantly decreased and alpha-1 and beta globulin levels were significantly increased in group III patients as compared to Groups I and II (P < 0.05).
The finding of a significant increase in gamma globulin levels in Groups II and III as compared to Group I requires immunoglobulin typing, an observation being currently investigated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umar, Muhammad Najib& Tashkandi, Muhammad Amin& al-Tunisi, Ahmad Hisham. 1995. Liver enzymes and protein electrophoresis patterns in Hemodialysis patients with antibodies against the hepatitis C virus. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.163-166.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tashkandi, Muhammad Amin…[et al.]. Liver enzymes and protein electrophoresis patterns in Hemodialysis patients with antibodies against the hepatitis C virus. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 6, no. 2 (December 1995), pp.163-166.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Umar, Muhammad Najib& Tashkandi, Muhammad Amin& al-Tunisi, Ahmad Hisham. Liver enzymes and protein electrophoresis patterns in Hemodialysis patients with antibodies against the hepatitis C virus. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 1995. Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.163-166.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 165-166
Record ID
BIM-211381