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Surgical Techniques for Catheter Placement and 5/6 Nephrectomy in Murine Models of Peritoneal Dialysis
Published on: July 19, 2018
[Blood-borne infections in hemodialysis: facts and opinions]
G Perboni1, P Costa, A Scalzini
1Unita' Operativa Complessa Malattie Infettive, Azienda Ospedaliera C. Poma, Mantova 46100, Italy. giorgio.perboni@poste.it
Abstract:
The epidemiological impact of blood-borne infections (HCV, HBV and HIV) in dialysis is a major concern. In the past two decades the implementation of specific recommendations for prevention has been associated with a sharp reduction of the HBV and HCV incidence in this setting. Moreover, in recent years new therapeutic agents against these viruses were introduced, resulting in a marked improvement in clinical outcomes in subjects with normal kidney function. A collaborative effort between nephrologists and infectious disease specialists should be made to extend this improvement to chronic kidney disease patients.
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