Hepatitis C and renal failure

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common among patients with chronic renal failure. This chronic viral infection can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Liver failure from chronic hepatitis C is one of the leading causes of death among long-term survivors of renal transplantation. HCV infection also can be a cause of glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome. Recognition of these conditions is important to optimize the management of these patients.