A high rate of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in C hina is mainly caused by
perinatal or early childhood transmission. Administration of universal HBV vaccination in …

The prevalence of hepatitis B is high in China. Based on the National Disease Supervision
Information Management System of China, the mean reported incidence of hepatitis B was …

The association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and end‐stage renal disease
(ESRD) remains controversial without considering the role of HCV viral load and genotype …

Background Viral hepatitis, mainly hepatitis B and C, is a serious public health problem
worldwide. In China, the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains high, while …

Background Profound healthcare challenges confront societies with an increase in
prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is one of the leading causes of …

Background Prediction of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) remains difficult in advanced
cirrhotic patients. Aims To evaluate use of serum and urine biomarkers to predict HRS …

Background Healthcare settings, where invasive procedures are frequently performed, may
play an important role in the transmission dynamics of blood‐borne pathogens when …

Introduction. Evidence has been accumulated during the last decade showing that HCV
infection plays an important activity at hepatic and extra-hepatic level. Chronic HCV is …

Hemodialysis (HD) is the most frequent mode of renal replacement therapy in end-stage
renal disease (ESRD)(1). Patients undergoing HD potentially have an increased risk of …

We aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with positive anti-hepatitis C
virus (HCV) antibodies among patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) in three centers …