This is supported by a recent analysis by the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) that found, albeit not associated with significantly lower seroconversions, that the use of isolation machines without isolation of patient or staff showed a trend toward lower rates of HCV conversion. 9 Use of DAA treatment-for-prevention can be considered on dialysis days for patients dialyzing concurrently with viremic patients.
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Updated Pathway to Micro-elimination of Hepatitis C Virus in the Hemodialysis Population.
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