The prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies in hemodialysis patients

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Abstract
The prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) was assessed in 489 hemodialysis patients and 152 members of the staff of dialysis units, using an Ortho HCV Ab ELISA Test. Of the 489 patients, 100 (20.4%) had anti-HCV, a significantly greater rate than was found in either staff members (0.7%, P<0.01) or local healthy blood donors (1.1%, P<0.001). Anti-HCV positivity was apparently related to the duration of hemodialysis.