Need for Hepatitis B Vaccination in Medical Students
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023 Hepatitis B is a global acute and chronic life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. During cadaveric dissection, clinical rotations, and autopsy posting, medical students get exposed to patients’ blood and body fluids, which ...
Niranjan Chapagain, Sanskriti Chapagain
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Immunogenicity and immunization costs of adjuvanted versus non-adjuvanted hepatitis B vaccine in chronic kidney disease patients [PDF]
, 2016 Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination is recommended for all susceptible chronic pre-hemodialysis and hemodialysis patients. This study assessed the immunogenicity of HBV vaccines (adjuvanted and non ...
Aldea, Marta +6 more
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Randomized, Controlled Trial of the Long Term Safety, Immunogenicity and Efficacy of RTS,S/AS02(D) Malaria Vaccine in Infants Living in a Malaria-Endemic Region. [PDF]
, 2013 The RTS,S/AS malaria candidate vaccine is being developed with the intent to be delivered, if approved, through the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) of the World Health Organization.
A Olotu +43 more
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Prospects of Using Domestic Hepatitis B Vaccines to Ensure Sanitary and Epidemiological Well-Being
Эпидемиология и вакцинопрофилактика, 2017 On the basis of the literature review and own authors' researches, the results of assessment of safety and immunogenicity of native immunobiological medicinal preparations (hepatitis B vaccines «Combiotex», the combined vaccines Bubo-M and Bubo-Kok) in ...
I. V. Fel'dblyum
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Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2023 Background and Objectives: Hepatitis B is a common chronic viral infection in humans. Universal use of hepatitis B vaccine is crucial for controlling the infection, but the duration of vaccine-induced immunity remains uncertain.
Majid Najafi-Asl +3 more
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Comparison of Blood and Brain Mercury Levels in Infant Monkeys Exposed to Methylmercury or Vaccines Containing Thimerosal [PDF]
, 2005 Thimerosal is a preservative that has been used in manufacturing vaccines since the 1930s. Reports have indicated that infants can receive ethylmercury (in the form of thimerosal) at or above the U.S.
Burbacher, Thomas M. +5 more
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Immunotherapy for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Gut and Liver, 2018 While new therapies for chronic hepatitis C virus infection have delivered remarkable cure rates, curative therapies for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remain a distant goal.
Antonio Bertoletti, Nina Le Bert
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Vaccination Strategies Against Hepatic Diseases: A Scoping Review
VaccinesBackground/Objectives: Viral hepatitis remains a significant global cause of chronic liver disease, highlighting the importance of effective vaccination strategies. This review assesses recent evidence on vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Zahra Beyzaei +3 more
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Research progress of therapeutic vaccines for treating chronic hepatitis B
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2017 Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of Hepadnavirus family, which leads to chronic infection in around 5% of patients with a high risk of developing liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Jianqiang Li +7 more
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Assessment of the cross-protective capability of recombinant capsid proteins derived from pig, rat, and avian hepatitis E viruses (HEV) against challenge with a genotype 3 HEV in pigs [PDF]
, 2012 Hepatitis E virus (HEV), the causative agent of hepatitis E, is primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route through contaminated water supplies, although many sporadic cases of hepatitis E are transmitted zoonotically via direct contact with infected ...
Córdoba, Laura +5 more
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