The Impact of Hepatitis C Virus Infection on the Clinical Course, Short Term and Long–Term Outcome in Renal Transplant Recipients–A Prospective and Retrospective Study
Journal Title: Archive of Organ Transplantation - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Hepatitis C (HCV) Infection is not uncommon in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (around 10% in our dialysis population). It is also known to increase morbidity and mortality in Renal Allograft Recipients more so in post-transplant period with various studies quoting mixed results.
Authors and Affiliations
Rungta Rohit, Ray Deepak S, Das Pratik, Bohidar N P, Thukral Sharmila, Kumar Santosh, Majumdar Anupam, Bala Sushma, Shinde Nikhil, Prasad Anand, Chatterjee Shankar, Mukherjee Kaustav, Gupta Soumava
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The Impact of Hepatitis C Virus Infection on the Clinical Course, Short Term and Long–Term Outcome in Renal Transplant Recipients–A Prospective and Retrospective Study
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