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. 1999 Jul-Sep;25(3):38-42.

Results of a national epidemiological investigation of HCV infection in dialysis patients

M Lombardi  1 , T Cerrai, S Geatti, S Negroni, L Pertusini, M Pegoraro, G Di Lullo
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Results of a national epidemiological investigation of HCV infection in dialysis patients

M Lombardi et al. EDTNA ERCA J. 1999 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

The Italian Branch of EDTNA/ERCA organised a national, epidemiological, retrospective study to collect data and implement preventative measures for the spread of HCV infection in dialysis units. A questionnaire was sent to staff in 830 dialysis centres to collect information relating to 1996. Data are presented on incidence/prevalence of HCV infection, antibodies, viraemia and mortality, and comparison of the management of HCV between centres. At variance with the recommendations of the Official Health Organisations, dedicated machines and separate rooms are used in many centres and this paper concludes with recommendations for units, in particular those units with a low prevalence of anti HCV positive patients.

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