Viral hepatitis in renal transplantation.

Abstract

Chronic viral hepatitis remains common in the hemodialysis (HD) and renal transplantation population although measures to limit spread of hepatitis infection in HD units have markedly reduced its prevalence.

Our review focuses on the current management of hepatitis B and C infections in renal transplant candidates before and after renal transplantation.

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Subjects

• Hepatitis B, Chronic
• Hepatitis C, Chronic
• Humans
• Kidney Transplantation
• Renal Dialysis

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Authors

• H Papafragkakis
• F Fabrizi
• P Martin

Publication date

2011-07-04

Journal

Journal topics

• Kidney Diseases

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Clinical nephrology

Center for Liver Diseases, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA.

Release reference

Clin Nephrol. 2011 Jul;76(1):29-39

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