Infection by the hepatitis C virus is more prevalent in patients on dialysis than in the general population in Brazil, and has been associated with worse outcomes. Current therapy for hepatitis C is highly effective, safe, and widely available in Brazil, with coverage provided to dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease, which makes the elimination of hepatitis C a viable target. The Brazilian Society of Nephrology, the Brazilian Society of Hepatology, and the Brazilian Liver Institute developed the “Brazilian Registry for the Elimination of Hepatitis C in Dialysis Units”. This project aims to identify, treat, and monitor the response to treatment of patients on chronic dialysis infected with the hepatitis C virus in Brazil. This article presents the issue and invites Brazilian nephrologists to rally around the achievement of a significant goal.
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Moura-Neto, J. A., Ferraz, M. L. G., Bittencourt, P. L., & Neto, O. M. V. (2022). Brazilian registry for the elimination of hepatitis C in dialysis units: a call to action for Nephrology. Brazilian Journal of Nephrology, 44(1), 109–111. https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-8239-JBN-2021-0050
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