title: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the Piacenza dialysis center.
abstract: In a group of 110 dialysis patients, 21% had anti-HCV antibodies. Statistical differences were noted according to method and duration of dialysis as well as the presence of further risk factors.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Malattie Infettive, Università di Parma, Italy.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pizzaferri
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Padrini
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Viale
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fontana
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Poisetti
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alberici
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003956:Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors