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A 45-year-old man is on chronic hemodialysis. Which of the following conditions is not linked to dialysis?
  1. Infection of vascular access
  2. Thrombosis
  3. Steal syndrome
  4. Hepatitis A
Explanation
Answer - D - Hepatitis B, instead of Hepatitis A, is a typical occurrence during hemodialysis due to prolonged period of exposure to contaminated devices and equipments or health care personnel. Although Hepatitis B vaccination was recommended for susceptible patients and staff, there is still a continuing outbreak of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C infection among chronic hemodialysis patients.
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