Viral hepatitis C--a problem in the treatment of children with renal insufficiency on hemodialysis

• Published in: Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo Vol. 121; no. 3-7; p. 81
• Main Authors: Peco-Antić, A, Peklar, P, Zerjev, S, Popović-Rolović, M, Jovanović, O, Kostić, M, Krusić, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Serbian
• Published: Serbia 01.03.1993
• Subjects: Adolescent; Child; Female; Health Personnel; Hepacivirus - immunology; Hepatitis Antibodies - analysis; Hepatitis C - complications; Hepatitis C - transmission; Hepatitis C Antibodies; Humans; Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications; Male; Renal Dialysis - adverse effects

The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of positive anti HCV in the haemodialysis unit (staff and patients) of the University Children's Hospital in Belgrade. Twenty four patients, 14 girls and 10 boys, on chronic haemodialysis from 1 to 164 months, and ten staff members who worked for...