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. 2010 Feb;14(1):49-60; viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2009.11.011.

Health care-associated transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses in hemodialysis units

Fabrizio Fabrizi  1 , Paul Martin
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Health care-associated transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses in hemodialysis units

Fabrizio Fabrizi et al. Clin Liver Dis. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Liver disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients receiving long-term dialysis. This article summarizes the most recent information on epidemiology, clinical significance, and management of infection by hepatitis B and C viruses in this population.

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