Anti-hepatitis C virus epidemiological study in two dialysis centers in Florence.
We studied the prevalence and incidence of anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies in 350 patients during 15 months and looked for some risk factors. We found a significant correlation between anti-HCV positivity and length of dialysis treatment and treatment in more than one center. We propose some prophylactic rules.
Manescalchi
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U.O. Nefrologia e Dialisi USL 10/C, Università di Firenze, Italia.
De Mayo
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Bertoni
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E
Martinelli
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Parri
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F
Ciccarelli
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Baccaro
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Lo Nostro
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A
Comodo
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D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies