Hepatitis B virus infection as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, several studies have observed that chronic hepatitis B virus infection is associated with the pathogenesis of kidney disease. However, the extent of the correlation between hepatitis B virus infection and the chronic kidney disease risk remains controversial.

Methods

In the present study, we searched all eligible literature in seven databases in English and Chinese. The random effects model was used to conduct a meta-analysis. Quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Scale.

Results

In this analysis, a total of 31 studies reporting the association between hepatitis B virus infection and chronic kidney disease risk were included. The results showed a significant positive association between hepatitis B virus infec

SUBMITTER: Chen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11193185 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature