Hemodialysis
Brazilian dialysis units are implicated in viral hepatitis transmission
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, October 6th, 2003
According to a study from Brazil, "a survey was conducted in the hemodialysis population of the state of Tocantins, Brazil, aiming to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, to analyze associated risk factors, and also to investigate these viruses genotypes distribution. During January and March 2001, all patients (n = 100) were interviewed at the unique dialysis unit in Tocantins. Blood samples were collected and serum samples were screened for HBV serological markers."
"Hepatitis B surface antigen positive samples were tested...
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