Article
Prevalence, genotypes and risk factors associated with hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jun 2008
Freitas Solange Z, da Cunha Rivaldo V, Martins Regina M B, Teles Sheila A, Ibanhes Mary L, Motta-Castro Ana R C
Abstract excerpt
A survey was conducted among the hemodialysis units of the city of Campo Grande, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in the Mid-west region of Brazil, with the aim of investigating the prevalence, risk factors, and genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. A total of 163 patients were interviewed in five dialysis units. Serum samples were screened for anti-HCV. Positive samples were tested for HCV...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Brazil
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C Antibodies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence