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ArticleVirology journal2026

Seroprevalence and Demographic Distribution of Blood-Borne Viral Infections among Hemodialysis Patients in Sudan: A Multicenter Study from Conflict-Affected Khartoum State.

Ayman Azhary, Alaa Mohammed, Mihad Almomen, Nooh Mohamed Hajhamed, Mogeeb Kabashi, Esra Abdallah Abdalwahed Mahgoub, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Mawahib Ahmed, Basmah F Alharbi, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig

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Ayman AzharyDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan. azhryaymn18@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2804-1408
Alaa MohammedDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mihad AlmomenDepartment of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan. mihadalmomen@gmail.com.
Nooh Mohamed HajhamedDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mogeeb KabashiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Esra Abdallah Abdalwahed MahgoubOne Percent Research Initiative, Khartoum, Sudan.
Claude Mambo MuvunyiRwanda Biomedical Center, Kigali, Rwanda.
Mawahib AhmedDepartment of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia.
Basmah F AlharbiDepartment of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia.
Emmanuel Edwar SiddigFaculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.

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backgroundBlood-borne viral infections pose considerable health challenges to patients undergoing hemodialysis. This multicenter study evaluated the prevalence and demographic distribution of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV infections among hemodialysis patients.

methodsThis retrospective cross-sectional study included 940 hemodialysis patients from fifteen facilities in Khartoum State, Sudan from July 2025 to November 2025. The outcomes of the serological tests for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) antibodies, and anti-HIV antibodies, conducted via standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test, were acquired from the Public Health Laboratory (PHL), Khartoum State. Data was analyzed with R software (version 4.4.2).

resultsThe overall prevalence rates were 7.1% for HBsAg, 12.2% for anti-HCV, and 0.6% for HIV. The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) exhibited significant variability across dialysis centers (p<0.001), with higher rates observed in certain facilities. No notable correlations between infection status and age or gender were detected. Co-infections were rare.

conclusionsBlood-borne viral infections persist as a significant issue in Sudanese hemodialysis facilities, emphasizing the imperative for consistent infection control measures such as routine blood screening for transfusion. Targeted interventions at high-prevalence centers are essential for decreasing transmission and enhancing patient outcomes.

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Blood-Borne InfectionsHepatitis BHepatitis CHIV InfectionsRenal DialysisAdultAgedCoinfectionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHepatitis B Surface AntigensHepatitis C AntibodiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceHepatitis B Surface AntigensHepatitis C AntibodiesBlood-Borne InfectionsEpidemiologyHemodialysisHepatitis BHepatitis CHIV

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