Increased prevalence of HCV antibodies in dialyzed Ashkenazi Jews--a possible ethnic predisposition

Golan, Eliezer; Korzets, Ze’ev; Cristal-Lilov, A.; Ben-Tovim, T.; Bernheim, J

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.ndt.a027360

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“…The duration of HDT correlates with the incidence rate as shown in our study and by some other authors [1, 4, 6, 9]. Previous blood transfusions are the second most important epidemiologic factor [1, 4, 9, 10]. Seropositivity is more frequent among persons that have received more than 5 blood transfusions in the past [7].…”

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confidence: 82%

“…This seropositivity is quite different in the different parts of the world: 0.5–0.6% in France, Canada and USA; 1–2% in China, and 0.5–20% in Africa [4]. The duration of HDT correlates with the incidence rate as shown in our study and by some other authors [1, 4, 6, 9]. Previous blood transfusions are the second most important epidemiologic factor [1, 4, 9, 10].…”

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confidence: 63%

“…The number of HCV antibody-positive patients is smaller among those on home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis [2, 5, 9, 10]. …”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is still not clear whether isolation guarantees protection [1], thus isolation is not practiced in many places [1, 5, 9]. In order to prevent HCV infection some other measures are recommended, i.e.…”

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confidence: 99%

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High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in One Dialysis Center in Bulgaria

Todorov

Boneva

Ilieva³

et al. 1998

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confidence: 63%

“…The number of HCV antibody-positive patients is smaller among those on home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis [2, 5, 9, 10]. …”

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confidence: 99%

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High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in One Dialysis Center in Bulgaria

Todorov

Boneva

Ilieva³

et al. 1998

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“…62 Other factors may increase the risk of HCV, such as the length of dialysis, or the number of blood transfusions; also diabetic patients and males are more likely to develop HCV. 35,44,48,71 …”

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Epidemiology of end-stage renal disease in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: a systematic review

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ObjectivesTo describe the epidemiology of end stage renal disease (ESRD).DesignMixed-methods systematic review.SettingThe countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which consist of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.ParticipantsDefined to have ESRD or patients on regular dialysis for a minimum dialysis period of at least three months. Since many outcomes were reviewed, studies that estimated the incidence and prevalence of ESRD as outcomes should not have defined the study population as ESRD population or patients on regular dialysis. Studies where the study population mainly comprised children or pregnant woman were excluded.Main outcome measuresThe trends of the incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate of ESRD; also, causes of mortality, primary causes and co-morbid conditions associated with ESRD.Results44 studies included in this review show that the incidence of ESRD has increased while the prevalence and mortality rate of ESRD in the GCC has not been reported sufficiently. The leading primary causes of ESRD recorded in the countries of the GCC is diabetes with the most prevalent co-morbid conditions being Hypertension and Hepatitis C Virus infection; the most common cause of death was cardiovascular disease and sepsis.ConclusionsThis review highlights that the lack of national renal registries data is a critical issue in the countries of the GCC. The available data also do not provide an accurate and updated estimate for relevant outcomes. Additionally, considering the increasing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD), these results stressed the needs and the importance of preventative strategies for leading causes of ESRD. Furthermore, more studies are needed to describe the epidemiology of ESRD and for assessing the overall quality of renal care.

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17 Hepatitis C and renal disease

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Fried

2000

Hepatitis C

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Increased prevalence of HCV antibodies in dialyzed Ashkenazi Jews--a possible ethnic predisposition

Abstract: Our results showing increased HCV seropositivity in Ashkenazi Jews compared to Sephardi Jews and Arabs, suggest that ethnic factors might predispose to HCV transmission and infectivity.

Cited by 9 publications

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High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in One Dialysis Center in Bulgaria

High Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in One Dialysis Center in Bulgaria

Epidemiology of end-stage renal disease in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: a systematic review

17 Hepatitis C and renal disease

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