Hepatitis G virus infection in a haemodialysis unit: prevalence and clinical implications

Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation : Official Publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
X FornsJ Rodés

Abstract

Hepatitis viruses have become one of the main infectious problems in patients on long-term haemodialysis. A new RNA virus, designated hepatitis G virus (HGV) has been recently identified. The pathogenic relevance of this virus is currently under investigation. The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence and clinical implications of hepatitis G virus infection in patients on haemodialysis. The presence of HGV-RNA was investigated in 96 patients on maintenance haemodialysis. Hepatitis viral markers (HBsAg, anti-HCV, HGV-RNA) and liver tests were assessed in all these patients, as well as the risk factors for hepatitis viruses acquisition. As a control group, 200 blood donors were tested for the presence of HGV-RNA. HGV-RNA was detected in 25 of 96 patients on haemodialysis (26%) and in six of 200 blood donors (3%) (P < 0.001). Thirteen of 25 HGV infected patients (52%) were coinfected with other hepatitis viruses (HBV and/or HCV). Evidences of chronic liver disease were more frequent in patients infected by HBV and/or HCV (61%) than in patients infected by HGV alone (17%) (P = 0.01). Although 80% of HGV infected patients had received blood products, the transfusion rate was not different from non HGV-infected patients. Ti...Continue Reading

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