Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients
Joint Authors
Espahbodi, F.
Taziki, Omolbanin
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2008), pp.475-478, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2008-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in hemodialysis patients (HD) has decreased significantly during the past decade in most HD units.
To evaluate the cause(s) of this reduction, we studied the HCV antibodies measurements in 1006 HD patients in the Province of Mazandaran, Iran, from January 2001 to December 2006.
In December 2001, the prevalence of antibody to HCV was 18%, whereas by December 2006, it decreased to12%.
Causes implicated in the reduction of prevalence of HCV infection in HD patients include a low percentage of new anti-HCV+ patients, a decrease in the conversion rate in HD patients, and more strict infection control measures in the dialysis units.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taziki, Omolbanin& Espahbodi, F.. 2008. Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 19, no. 3, pp.475-478.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38925
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taziki, Omolbanin& Espahbodi, F.. Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 19, no. 3 (Dec. 2008), pp.475-478.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38925
American Medical Association (AMA)
Taziki, Omolbanin& Espahbodi, F.. Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2008. Vol. 19, no. 3, pp.475-478.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38925
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 477-478
Record ID
BIM-38925
