[Incidence of HBeAg in hemodialysis patients: preliminary data (author's transl)]

Ann Sclavo. 1980 May-Jun;22(3):455-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The incidence of HBeAg in HBsAg positive hemodialysis patients in reported. 21.2% of hemodialysis patients have been resulted positive for serum HBsAg. 63.6% of HBsAg positive patients resulted to have HBeAg in their serum. Anti-HBe antibody was never found. The Authors emphasize the importance of HBeAg in hemodialysis patients to evaluate their infectivity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Hepatitis B Antigens / analysis*
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / analysis*
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / immunology*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Renal Dialysis*

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Antigens
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens