Frequency of Hepatitis C in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: Hepatitis C and chronic kidney disease [CKD] are major global health problems and are highly prevalent in Pakistan. There is limited information on prevalence of hepatitis C in patients with CKD not yet on dialysis. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of hepatitis C in hospitalized chronic kidney disease patients at a tertiary care center in Pakistan