Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, C and coinfection among patients with chronic kidney disease in a Nigerian hospital.

Infectious diseases remain a major health challenge in developing countries, compounding the woes of growing noncommunicable diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Increased morbidity and mortality have been reported among CKD patients with hepatitis infection and may necessitate protocol for treatment, follow-up, and prevention of spread. We aimed to determine the prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C infections among CKD patients and the effects on their liver enzymes.

Changes in antioxidant status associated with haemodialysis in chronic kidney disease.

Unlabelled: Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis, progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and development of cardiovascular complications. Hemodialysis (HD) has also been described to contribute significantly to oxidative stress in CKD patients, though reports are conflicting.

Objective: We evaluated the effects of one session of HD on the antioxidant capacity and lipid peroxidation in CKD patients.