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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Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control
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Cross Infection / transmission*
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Hemodialysis Units, Hospital*
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Hepatitis B / drug therapy
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Hepatitis B / epidemiology
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Hepatitis B / prevention & control
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Hepatitis B / transmission*
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Hepatitis C / drug therapy
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Hepatitis C / epidemiology
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Hepatitis C / prevention & control
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Hepatitis C / transmission*
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods