Observational studyRenal failure2020
Hepatitis C virus and carpal tunnel syndrome in hemodialysis patients: a single center cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
objectivesCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common complication in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients and leads to disabilities and increased risk of mortality. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with inflammatory and oxidative stress, and HCV infection can be cured. This study aimed at evaluating the association of HCV infection with CTS.
methodsUsing a cross-sectional design, anthropometric and laboratory data were collected. Serum β
resultsThis study included 113 participants, of whom 33 (29.2%) patients were positive for HCV antibody and 18 (15.9%) were positive for HCV antibody and HCV-RNA. Thirty-two (28.3%) patients were diagnosed with CTS. There were significant differences in the dialysis vintage, age of onset of MHD, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, serum β
conclusionsHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein, dialysis vintage and HCV-RNA replication but not previous HCV-infection were related factors for CTS in MHD patients. Further studies are needed to clarify whether intervention is beneficial for preventing and delaying the progression of CTS in MHD patients with HCV-RNA replication.
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