Article
Hepatitis C virus infection in Italian kidney graft recipients. Changing risk factors and hepatitis C virus genotypes.
Italian journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Oct 1997
Angelico M, Tisone G, Rapicetta M, Pisani F, Gandin C, Chionne P, Dettori S, Iaria G, Danese V, Orlando G, Casciani C U
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The risk for hepatitis C virus infection in kidney transplant recipients has been reduced by the introduction of accurate diagnostic tests. Little is known, however, of the current risk factors and the molecular genetics of hepatitis C virus infection in Italy. METHODS: We studie...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C Antibodies
- Humans
- Italy
- Kidney Transplantation
- Male
- Middle Aged
- RNA, Viral
- Risk Factors
- Seroepidemiologic Studies