Hepatitis A hospitalizations among kidney transplant recipients in the United States: nationwide inpatient sample 2005–2014

Conclusion Overall, inpatient prevalence of HAV in KTx recipients in the United States (years 2005–2014) was 23.42 cases per 100 000 admissions. Hospitalization for HAV after KTx is associated with increased ICU stay, coexisting hepatitis B and C infection, and liver failure.
Source: European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Hepatology Source Type: research