Hepatitis E in transfusion-dependent thalassaemia patients, in Greece: a single centre experience.
| Τίτλος | Hepatitis E in transfusion-dependent thalassaemia patients, in Greece: a single centre experience. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Klonizakis, P., Gioula G., Exindari M., Apostolou C., Kotsiafti A., & Vlachaki E. |
| Journal | Vox Sang |
| Volume | 112 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | 678-679 |
| Date Published | 2017 Oct |
| ISSN | 1423-0410 |
| Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Blood Transfusion, Female, Greece, Hepatitis E, Hepatitis E virus, Humans, Immunocompromised Host, Male, Middle Aged, Thalassemia |
| Abstract | Hepatitis E is considered an emerging disease that may be a threat in both developing and industrialized countries all over the world. The risk of chronic hepatitis E virus infection is higher among immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to assess the status of hepatitis E infection in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia from a single centre, in Greece. Our results suggest that the prevalence of hepatitis E infection in this group of patients is low. |
| DOI | 10.1111/vox.12572 |
| Alternate Journal | Vox Sang |
| PubMed ID | 28891120 |
