Abstract:Aim of the studyTo determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in outpatients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) attending a nephrology clinic.Material and methodsProspective observational study on consecutive outpatients attending a nephrology clinic. Inclusion criteria were age > 18 years, CKD, informed consent. There were no exclusion criterias. Recorded variables were age, gender, CKD grade and etiology, anti-HCV antibodies (Ab). Patients with positive HCV Abs were tracked for HCV RNA detection.… Show more
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