ABSTRACT Background and Aim Blood-borne infections are a major cause of damage in
individuals on hemodialysis (HD). In particular, knowledge about the viral status of hepatitis …

Introduction. Blood-borne infections are a major cause of harm in individuals on
haemodialysis (HD). In particular, knowledge about hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and …

Objective The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence rates of hepatitis B virus
(HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among …

Introduction: Infections with hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV) are a major global
health problem. Patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) on hemodialysis constitute a …

Background & aims Risk for HCV/HBV infection is increased in end‐stage renal disease
patients. We generate updated epidemiological data. Methods Based on the National …

The viral infections are frequent in haemodialysis patients, notably those due to the hepatitis
C virus (HCV), the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The …

Background: Patients undergoing dialysis treatment and hemodialysis are at risk of viral
infections due to inadequate cellular immunity. Objectives: The aim of the study was to …

Objective HCV, HBV and HIV are most problematic infections in hemodialysis (HD) patients.
The cause and source of infection is multiple in HD patients. Blood transfusion …

Background: After 10 years of systematically nationwide applied measures for reduction of
infection risk, in this national prospective observational study, we reassessed the prevalence …

Abstract Background and Aims Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viral infections
significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality among hemodialysis patients, posing …