Prevalence, genotypes and risk factors associated with hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

Prevalence, genotypes and risk factors associated with hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

A survey was conducted among the hemodialysis units of the city of Campo Grande, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in the Mid-west region of Brazil, with the aim of investigating the prevalence, risk factors, and genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. A total of 163 patients were i...

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Main Authors: Solange Z Freitas, Rivaldo V da Cunha, Regina MB Martins, Sheila A Teles, Mary L Ibanhes, Ana RC Motta-Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2008-06-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
hepatitis C virus
hemodialysis
prevalence
genotypes
risk factors
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