Hepatitis B infection in renal disease
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2009-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in renal patients could result from nosocomial transmission and outbreaks in dialysis units.
Vaccination, universal precautions, regular virologic screening and segregation policy are important and effective control of HBV infection in hemodialysis unit.
Chronic HBV infection poses problem to dialysis patients, their diagnosis, treatment of hepatic complications and pre-transplant management.
This review summarizes the chronic HBV epidemiology, extrahepatic manifestations, management and prevention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Said, Abd al-Wahid. 2009. Hepatitis B infection in renal disease. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 31, no. 4, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Said, Abd al-Wahid. Hepatitis B infection in renal disease. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 31, no. 4 (Dec. 2009), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601937
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Said, Abd al-Wahid. Hepatitis B infection in renal disease. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2009. Vol. 31, no. 4, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601937
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 10-12
Record ID
BIM-601937
