Prevalence and predisposing factors for hepatitis C virus in haemodialysis unit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
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Methods A cross-sectional study in 3 UKMMC dialysis centres from June 2009 to May 2010 included 35 patients. Data were obtained by review of medical records and interviews with patients and staff. HCV infection was determined by antibody detection using Abbott Axsym 3.0 and by in-house HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Genotype was determined by sequence analysis and Versant HCV Genotype 2.0.
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دوره 5 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2011