HCV infection and erythropoietin in haemodialysis patients

ABSTRACT

Background: Renal anemia is associated with increased cardio vascular morbidity and mortality and decreased quality of life. It may worsen the preexisting heart disease and consequently may accelerate the progression of renal dysfunction in a vicious circle.Renal anemia related mainly to decreased production of erythropoietin [EPO] by the kidney, decreased it's response by bone marrow and disturbed iron status