controversial report regarding seroprevalence of hepatitis b and c viruses among hemodialysis patients in kerman province, south-east iran

Controversial Report Regarding Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viruses Among Hemodialysis Patients In Kerman Province, South-East Iran

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. We read carefully the article by Zehedi et al., (1) which determined the prevalence of hepatitis B (HBV), C (HCV), and D (HDV) viruses as well as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in hemodialysis (HD) patients within Kerman province, located in southeast region of Ira...

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis Viruses B, C, D and HIV Infection Among Hemodialysis Patients in Kerman Province, South-East Iran

BACKGROUND The prevalence of hepatitis viruses in hemodialysis patients has been reported to be much greater than in the general population. Attention to local data, effectively guides health planners so that they can control infections and prevent nosocomial transmissions. OBJECTIVES This cross sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV...

seroprevalence of hepatitis viruses b, c, d and hiv infection among hemodialysis patients in kerman province, south-east iran

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Viruses Among Blood Donors in North of Iran

Background and Objective: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) are both transmitted by the fecal-oral route and are known as leading causes of acute viral hepatitis in the world, especially in developing countries. There is a lack of updated data on HAV and HEV seroprevalence in the north of Iran. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of HAV and HEV among blood donors ...

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus among hemodialysis patients in Bushehr province, southern Iran

BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is still reported from adult hemodialysis units. OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of anti-HBs antibody in hemodialysis patients and the correlation between levels of anti-HBs antibody with other factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc antibodies level in 119 hemodialysis patients were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorb...

Epidemiological Aspects of Hepatitis B and C and Human Immunodeficiency Viruses Among Hemodialysis Patients in Mazandaran Province, Iran

BACKGROUND Hemodialysis patients are potentially susceptible to infection with blood-borne viral agents, especially hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of HBV, HCV, and HIV infections in hemodialysis patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study was carried out in ...