The prevalence of hepatitis C virus in hemodialysis patients in Pakistan: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sohail AkhtarJamal Abdul NasirMuhammad UsmanAqsa SarwarRizwana MajeedBaki Billah

Published in: PloS one (2020)

In this study, we found a high prevalence (32.33%) of HCV infection in hemodialysis patients in Pakistan. Clinically, hemodialysis patients require more attention and resources than the general population. Preventive interventions are urgently needed to decrease the high risk of HCV infection in hemodialysis patients in Pakistan.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
tertiary care
risk factors
physical activity
working memory