Browsing by Author "Sdrakas, L."
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HCV-RNA qualitative assay based on transcription mediated amplification improves the detection of hepatitis C virus infection in patients on hemodialysis: Results from five hemodialysis units in central Greece
Rigopoulou, E. I.; Stefanidis, I.; Liaskos, C.; Zervou, E. K.; Rizos, C.; Mina, P.; Zachou, K.; Syrganis, C.; Patsidis, E.; Kyriakopoulos, G.; Sdrakas, L.; Tsianas, N.; Dalekos, G. N. (2005)Background: End-stage renal disease patients (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) are at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. An early and accurate diagnosis of HCV infection is important for ... -
Hepatitis E virus antibodies in hemodialysis patients: An epidemiological survey in central Greece
Stefanidis, I.; Zervou, E. K.; Rizos, C.; Syrganis, C.; Patsidis, E.; Kyriakopoulos, G.; Sdrakas, L.; Tsianas, N.; Rigopoulou, E. I.; Liakopoulos, V.; Dalekos, G. N. (2004)Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the causative agent for enteric non-A, non-B hepatitis. Transmission is mainly via the fecal-oral route but the possibility of an additional parenteric transmission has been raised. Patients ...