Acute Hepatitis
Studies from E. Lampe et al further understanding of acute hepatitis
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, May 19th, 2008
"Haemodialysis (HD) continues to carry the risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission, with delayed seroconversion and often normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) values increasing the likelihood of undetected infection and thus uninterrupted spread of HCV. The aim of this study was to identify the characteristic patterns of ALT changes and seroconversion during an outbreak of HCV in a HD unit," scientists in Brazil report.
"We also wanted to establish the relationship between infecting viruses using molecular analysis. All patients (n = 72) and staff (n = 23) of the HD unit were prospectively followed for 14 months. Serial measurements for ALT, HCV antibody and...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2008-05-19)
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