Abstract
Objective: In this study; we aimed to determine the the effectiveness of infection control measures in patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic renal failure by analyzing the HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV and anti-HIV serologic indicators retrospectively. Materils and Methods: HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV and anti-HIV parameters of 96 patients receiving hemodialysis treatment in 2012 were analysed with the ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System by CLIA method. Results: In this study; there was no HBsAg and anti-HIV positive patients. All the patients were regularly and fully vaccinated for hepatitis B but 10 patients (10.4%) had anti-HBs antibody level under 10 mIU/mL. 4 patients (4.1%) were positive for anti-HCV. Statistically significant difference was detected in anti-HCV positivity for hemodialysis duration, gender, history of dental treatment and the presence of hepatitis in the family. Conclusion: In conclusion; appropriate infection control measures in hemodialysis patients, immunization and education of patients and health care workers can reduce the possibility of transmission of infectious agents.
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TEMİZ, H., KAYA, Ş., BEREKATOĞLU, N., TEMİZ, S., & DANIŞ, R. (2013). Hemodiyaliz Hastalarında HBV, HCV ve HIV Seroprevalansı ve Hepatit B Aşılaması ile Oluşan Antikor Cevabının Değerlendirilmesi. Viral Hepatit Dergisi, 19(3), 140–143. https://doi.org/10.4274/vhd.66375
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