Influences of obesity on the immunogenicity of Hepatitis B vaccine [PDF]
Objective: Hepatitis B vaccine is regarded as the most effective method for the prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, several factors such as age, body mass index and immunocompetent state have been reported to be associated with ...
Fang Liu, Zhirong Guo, Chen Dong
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HBV Vaccines: Advances and Development
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health problem that is closely related to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The prevalence of acute and chronic HBV infection, liver cirrhosis, and HCC has significantly decreased as ...
Faisal Mahmood +9 more
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Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects more than 2 billion individuals globally HBV. The chance of dying from liver cirrhosis, acute fulminant liver disease, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is present in 240 million of these chronic HBV ...
Ramesh Thanikachalam +2 more
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Our aim is an achievement of a 100 percent vaccination rate without toxic vaccine effects. We did a comprehensive literature review on aluminum neurotoxicity and early neonatal hepatitis B vaccination.
Aleksandar Cirovic +3 more
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EVALUATION OF VACCINATION RESPONSE IN CHILDREN AFTER TREATMENT FOR ACUTE LEUKEMIA
Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the patients’ immunity regarding childhood vaccination after leukemia treatment and determine the vaccines that require additional doses. Methodology: Sixty-six patients who were followed up with the diagnosis of ALL
Elif KILIC KONTE +4 more
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Blocking entry of hepatitis B and D viruses to hepatocytes as a novel immunotherapy for treating chronic infections [PDF]
Background. Chronic hepatitis B and D virus (HBV/HDV) infections can cause cancer. Current HBV therapy using nucleoside analogues (NAs) is life-long and reduces but does not eliminate the risk of cancer.
Ahlén, G +13 more
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METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY OF DRUGS FOR PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS B
The immunologic activity (specific activity) is one of the main indicators of quality of vaccines for prophylaxis of hepatitis B, along with their safety.
E. L. Postnova +3 more
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A Pre-Clinical Safety Evaluation of SBP (HBsAg-Binding Protein) Adjuvant for Hepatitis B Vaccine. [PDF]
Although adjuvants are a common component of many vaccines, there are few adjuvants licensed for use in humans due to concerns about their toxic effects.
Jingbo Wang +6 more
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Mandatory vaccinations in European countries, undocumented information, false news and the impact on vaccination uptake: the position of the Italian pediatric society. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: High rates of vaccination coverage are important in preventing infectious diseases. Enforcing mandatory vaccinations is one of the strategies that some Countries adopted to protect the community when vaccination coverage is not satisfactory ...
Bozzola E +5 more
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Future prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection [PDF]
Vaccination for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and treatment for chronic hepatitis B, while effective for primary prevention and control of the disease, still have their limitations. Global coverage of HBV immunization needs improvement.
Fung, J, Lai, CL, Seto, WK, Yuen, MF
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