Hepatitis infection is the leading cause of hepatic failure and a global health problem;
especially in developing regions. Infection with hepatitis causes disorders of liver function …

Abstract Background Screening for Hepatitis B and C during pregnancy may help to decide
on appropriate antiviral therapy and the institution of steps to minimize vertical transmission …

Background Patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis (HD) are at higher risk for
acquiring Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections than the general …

Background: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is associated with severe morbidity,
mortality, high cost for management and different impacts on general health and patient …

The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) is important for
health planners and service providers. A cross‐sectional study was conducted to investigate …

Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are especially
problematic in patients with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing hemodialysis …

Background Patients on hemodialysis are at high risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection if
measures for effective control of HCV infection in the hemodialysis environment are not …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant global public health threat with variable
geographical distribution. Chronic infection with HBV could be complicated by chronic …

Background Hemodialysis patients are potentially susceptible to infection with blood-borne
viral agents, especially hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human …

AIM: To determine the incidence and the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections in
patients on hemodialysis (HD) across Lebanon. METHODS: We reviewed the data registry …