Article
Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C and B virus infections in hemodialysis patients and their spouses: a multicenter study in Beijing, China.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Mar 2013
Su Yingying, Yan Ruixue, Duan Zhongping, Norris Jessie L, Wang Lu, Jiang Yan, Xing Wenge, Chen Yu, Xiao Yao, Li Lu, Tao Jun, Wang Ning
Abstract excerpt
Hemodialysis patients are at risk for hepatitis C and B virus infections. This study investigated the prevalences and risk factors of HCV and HBV infection and the distribution of HCV genotypes among hemodialysis patients and their spouses. From August to November 2011, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 20 hemodialysis units in Beijing to investigate prevalences and risk factors for markers of HCV and HBV...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
