Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) have become major causes of morbidity and mortality
among highly immunocompromised patients. Authoritative consensus criteria to diagnose …

The incidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in dialysis populations has declined over
recent decades, largely because of improvements in infection control and widespread …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) isolates have been classified in eight
genotypes, A to H, which exhibit distinct geographical distributions. Genotypes A, D and F …

Hepatitis outbreaks in hemodialysis (HD) patients and staff were reported in the late 1960s,
and a number of hepatotropic viruses transmitted by blood and other body fluids have been …

The influence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in the natural history of the disease and
its response to antiviral treatment have been addressed in many studies. In Brazil, studies …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a serious health threat in many parts of the world. Although
its prevalence is lower in the Americas than in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, it is …

Prevention of nosocomial transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been a signal
achievement in the management of chronic kidney disease. The rate of serum hepatitis B …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) subgenotypes may be related to clinical outcomes and response to
antiviral therapy. Most Brazilian studies on HBV subgenotypes are restricted to some …

Hemodialysis patients are at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A survey was
conducted in the hemodialysis population of the state of Goiás, Central Brazil, aiming to …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major issue among dialysis patients. It is
associated with a high risk of hepatic complication. The liver disease runs a unique clinical …