Prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis C virus infection in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients

• Published in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation Vol. 11; no. 6; pp. 1109 - 1112
• Main Authors: Górriz, J. L., Miguel, A., García-Ramón, R., Pérez-Contreras, J., Olivares, J., Gómez-Roldán, C., AlvariñO, J., Lanuza, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford University Press 01.06.1996
• Subjects: CAPD; HCV antibodies; Hepatitis C; Peritoneal dialysis; Risk factors

Background. Studies on hepatitis C virus antibodies (Anti-HCV) in CAPD patients are scarce and include a small number of patients. Nevertheless, risk factors related to Anti-HCV in these patients are still subject to controversy. Purpose of the study. To analyse the incidence and risk factors associ...