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| Title: | Prevalence of HBV and HCV dual infection in patients on haemodialysis. |
| Authors: | Reddy, G A
Dakshinamurthy, K V
Neelaprasad, P
Gangadhar, T
Lakshmi, V |
| Issue Date: | 2-Jan-2005 |
| Citation: | Reddy GA, Dakshinamurthy KV, Neelaprasad P, Gangadhar T, Lakshmi V. Prevalence of HBV and HCV dual infection in patients on haemodialysis. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2005 Jan; 23(1): 41-3 |
| Language: | eng |
| Type: | Journal Article |
| Abstract: | Hepatitis viral infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality in haemodialysis patients. One hundred and thirty four patients attending haemodialysis unit were screened for the presence of HBV and HCV infections. Eight (5.9%) patients were HCV positive while two (1.4%) patients had HBV infection. A dual infection with both the viruses was observed in five patients (3.7%). |
| Source URI: | http://www.ijmm.org |
| URI: | http://imsear.hellis.org/handle/123456789/53579 |
| MeSH: | Female
Hepatitis B --complications
Hepatitis B Antibodies --blood
Hepatitis C --complications
Hepatitis C Antibodies --blood
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic --immunology
Male
Peritoneal Dialysis --adverse effects
Prevalence |
| Appears in Collections: | Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
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