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Detection of hepatitis C virus in patients with terminal renal disease undergoing dialysis in southern Brazil: prevalence, risk factors, genotypes, and viral load dynamics in hemodialysis patients
Vidales-Braz, Beatris Maria; Silva, Naylê Maria Oliveira da; Lobato, Rubens Caurio; Germano, Fabiana Nunes; Mota, Luísa Dias da; Barros, Elvino José Guardão; Martinez, Ana Maria Barral de (2015)Hepatitis C (HCV) is a serious public health issue, and it is estimated that 3% of the world’s population is infected. Patients in hemodialysis units have an increased risk for contracting HCV, and high prevalence rates ...