The prevalence of hepatitis C virus in hemodialysis patients in Pakistan: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the most common bloodborne viral infections reported in Pakistan. Frequent dialysis treatment of hemodialysis patients exposes them to a high risk of HCV infection. The main purpose of this paper is to quantify the prevalence of HCV in hemodialysis patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS:We systematically searched PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, Pakistani Journals Online and Web of Science to identify studies published between 1 January 1995 and 30 October 2019, reporting on the prevalence of HCV infection in hemodialysis patients. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to obtain pooled estimates. A funnel plot was used in conjunction with Egger's regression test for asymmetry and to assess publicatio

SUBMITTER: Akhtar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7224536 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature