Seroepidemiology of hepatitis E in patients on haemodialysis in Croatia.

Anna Mrzljak Petra Dinjar-Kujundzic Mladen Knotek Boris Kudumija Mario Ilic Marijana Gulin Lada Zibar Irena Hrstic Zeljka Jurekovic Branko Kolaric Lorena Jemersic Jelena Prpic Morana Tomljenovic Tatjana Vilibić-Čavlek

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2020)

The study showed a high HEV seropositivity among HD patients in Croatia, with significant variations between geographical regions. Continental area of residence and RBC transfusion were the most significant risk factors for HEV seropositivity. Due to the high seroprevalence, routine HEV screening among HD patients, especially in transplant candidates should be considered.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
cardiac surgery
patient reported outcomes
acute kidney injury