Decreased risk of nosocomial transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses among hemodialysis patients in Southern Bulgaria

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Authors

R. Komitova · Medical University Plovdiv

Elitsa Golkocheva‐Markova · National Center of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Аni Kevorkyan · Medical University Plovdiv

Lubomira Nikolaeva–Glomb · National Center of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Vanya Rangelova · Medical University Plovdiv

Tanya I Kostadinova · Agricultural University Plovdiv

Tsvetelina Chardakova

Abstract

The study reveals a downward trend in HBV and HCV viremia prevalence among HD patients. To further reduce the risk of nosocomial transmission, vaccination for hepatitis B requires updating.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis B Virus Studies Hepatitis C virus research HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

Volume 19, Issue 05, pp. 782-791

DOI: 10.3855/jidc.20035

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