Blocking entry of hepatitis B and D viruses to hepatocytes as a novel immunotherapy for treating chronic infections [PDF]
, 2021 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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Mandatory vaccinations in European countries, undocumented information, false news and the impact on vaccination uptake: the position of the Italian pediatric society. [PDF]
, 2018 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]
, 2012 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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Occult hepatitis B infection among vaccinated cohort [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Occult hepatitis B is characterized by undetectable levels of surface antigen, but detectable levels of viral DNA and is becoming a major global threat due to: (i) the effect on the health of children born to carrier mothers despite the ...
A. Malik, Yasmin +4 more
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Physicians Infrequently Adhere to Hepatitis Vaccination Guidelines for Chronic Liver Disease [PDF]
, 2013 Background and Goals:Hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination in patients with chronic liver disease is an accepted standard of care. We determined HAV and HBV vaccination rates in a tertiary care referral hepatology clinic and the impact of ...
A Wasley +27 more
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Workers and Evaluation of Immune Response by Estimating Anti-HBs Antibody Titers over Time at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchIntroduction: Healthcare Workers (HCWs) are at a high-risk of acquiring Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. However, this risk can be prevented through Hepatitis B vaccination.
PRIYANKA SONI +6 more
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An appraisal of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus health system in Nigeria [PDF]
, 2017 The study aimed to assess the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats influencing the achievement of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus.
Ebenso, B, Sodipo, OY
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Immune response to vaccines in children with celiac disease [PDF]
, 2017 Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic condition evoked by ingestion of gluten and related prolamines in genetically susceptible subjects. The disease is featured by a variable combination of clinical signs, specific antibodies, HLA-DQ2 and ...
ANANIA, Caterina +4 more
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Influences of obesity on the immunogenicity of Hepatitis B vaccine
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2017 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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Биопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение, 2018 The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of viral hepatitis B incidence in the Russian Federation from 2013 to 2017, taking into account the use of vaccines included into the National Immunisation Schedule and the Immunisation ...
L. M. Khantimirova +4 more
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