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Remarkable resemblance in the mode of transmission of HCV infection among haemodialysis patients and IVDAs

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is widespread among patients on long term haemodialysis (HD) and among intravenous drug abusers (IVDAs). However, there appear to be striking similarities in the mode of transmission between the two groups as both are at high risk for parenterally transmitted HCV infection.

The indispensable requirement of having a vascular access site possibly adds to the risk of acquiring HCV infection among patients on long term HD through nosocomial transmission, especially in high HCV prevalence units. Preliminary data suggest that among various types of vascular access used for HD, arteriovenous fistula …