Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the Piacenza dialysis center.
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.
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Cattedra di Malattie Infettive, Università di Parma, Italy.
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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