An Outbreak of Hospital-Acquired Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Patients Receiving Chronic Hemodialysis

Yvan J.E Hutin, Susan T. Goldstein, Jay K. Varma, J O’Dair, Eric E. Mast, Craig N. Shapiro, Miriam J. Alter

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology · 1999 · 64 citations · 11 references

Abstract

When chronic hemodialysis patients require dialysis while hospitalized, their HBsAg status should be reviewed, and no instrument, supplies, or medications should be shared among them.

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