Low seroconversion for hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody achieved by universal precautions alone.
Since the cloning of Hepatitis C virus in 1988 positive serology for HCV antibody in haemodialysis populations has been reported at varying rates of 2 to 70%. To date there is no consensus regarding strategies which would curtail spread of HCV in the dialysis unit. In our satellite dialysis programme we implemented Universal Precautions as the sole strategy for containment and HCV monitored closely the outcome of this decisions.
National Kidney Foundation of Singapore, Clinical Services Division, Singapore.
A
A
Flett
M
M
Teo
Y I
YI
Mah
F
F
Mortlock
B B
BB
Choo
S P
SP
Challinor
H F
HF
Woods
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D015397:Program Evaluation; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000379:methods*