Prevention of hepatitis C virus in hemodialysis patients : five years experience from a single center
Author
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2010), pp.548-554, 7 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2010-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
7
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Topics
Abstract EN
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been a significant problem in hemodialysis (HD) patients.
In general, it carries significant morbidity including liver cirrhosis, liver cell failure and hepatoma.
The study was conducted on 36 seronegative HD patients.
All patients were managed with strict application of infection control guidelines as well as isolation of HCV-positive patients.
None of the patients received any blood transfusions and were managed with iron and erythropoietin.
After five years of follow-up, we found that the incidence of HCV seroconversion was zero.
Our study further suggests that following infection control guidelines, isolation of seropositive patients and minimizing blood transfusions can help in prevention of HCV transmission among HD patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Walid Z.. 2010. Prevention of hepatitis C virus in hemodialysis patients : five years experience from a single center. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 21, no. 3, pp.548-554.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-64080
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Walid Z.. Prevention of hepatitis C virus in hemodialysis patients : five years experience from a single center. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 21, no. 3 (Jun. 2010), pp.548-554.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-64080
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Walid Z.. Prevention of hepatitis C virus in hemodialysis patients : five years experience from a single center. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2010. Vol. 21, no. 3, pp.548-554.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-64080
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 552-554
Record ID
BIM-64080