Abstract:Chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients can accelerate the decline of kidney function, increase the risk of kidney failure, and increase mortality in CKD patients on hemodialysis (HD). Chronic HCV infection is also a risk factor of mortality in kidney transplant patients. Effective detection, evaluation and treatment for HCV infection can improve kidney and cardiovascular outcomes. In the subsequent 10 years, direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has become available. DAAs… Show more
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