How plausible is transmission of hepatitis C virus via the haemodialysis circuit?
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Department of Renal Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK, Renal and Diabetes Department, St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK, Department of Renal Technology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, Renal Dialysis Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK, Renal Department, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK, Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Renal Dialysis Unit, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK and Renal Unit, Bradford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
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