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Genotype distribution and transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in French haemodialysed patients

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1995

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Françoise Bouchardeau, Philippe Chauveau, AM Couroucé, J.-L. Poignet

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

Abstract

Blood transfusions and nosocomial infections were the main causes of HCV transmission in haemodialysed patients. Both screening of blood donors and aseptic measures in haemodialysis units may prevent HCV transmission.