Search for dissertations about: "hcv in dialysis patients"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words hcv in dialysis patients.

  2. 1. Immunoglobulins, immunoglobulin subclass-distributions and serologic markers in some renal and systemic disorders

    Author : Gabriel Almroth; Jan Björklander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Immunoglobulins; immunoglobulin-subclass distribution; hydralazine; ANCA; anti-:MPO; primary SjOgren s syndrome; hepatitis B vaccination; anti-HBssubclasses; immunoadsorption; plasmapheresis; antibodies; hepatitis C virus; transmission; recombinant immunoblot assay; hepatitis C genotype; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In this study we evaluated pathogenetic factors and possible mediators of renal and systemic disorders where immunologic mechanisms might be of importance.An abberant immunoglobulin and IgG-subclass distribution was detected in 103 patients with primary and secondary glomerulonephritis as well as in 38 patients with the systemic disease primary Sjögren 's syndrome or purpura hypergammaglobulinemica (elevated IgG1 and low IgG2 ). READ MORE

  4. 2. Hepatitis C in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation : with special reference to epidemiology and treatment

    Author : Annette Bruchfeld; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hepatitis C; kidney transplantation; patient and graft survival; renal replacement therapy; dialysis; renal insufficiency; interferon-alpha; ribavirin; plasma concentration; anaemia; population pharmacokinetics; renal function.;

    Abstract : Hepatitis C (HCV) is a clinical problem in infected kidney transplant patients but is also a cause of renal disease and vasculitis. Standard therapy for HCV is a combination of interferon and ribavirin. READ MORE

  5. 3. Hepatitis C virus infection : molecular analysis of transmission and immunity

    Author : Tobias Allander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hepatitis C virus; Nosocomial transmission; Hemodialysis; Leukemia Envelope glycoprotein gp70; Hypervariable region 1; Antibodies; Phage display; Combinatorial antibody libraries; Neutralization.;

    Abstract : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important cause for chronic liver disease worldwide. Infection by HCV may resolve spontaneously, but in the majority of cases a chronic infection is established, that may result in liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer. READ MORE

  6. 4. Hepatitis C : prevalence, risk factors and implications for screening

    Author : Charlotta Millbourn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that mainly affects the liver. The infection is often contracted early in life and remains as an asymptomatic slowly progressive disease. READ MORE