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Viral entry and escape from antibody-mediated neutralization influence hepatitis C virus reinfection in liver transplantation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
End-stage liver disease caused by chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause for liver transplantation (LT). Due to viral evasion from host immune responses and the absence of preventive antiviral strategies, reinfection of the graft is
Pessaux, Patrick   +38 more
core   +1 more source

Leveraging corona virus disease 2019 vaccination to promote hepatitis C screening

open access: yesHepatology Communications, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Health care initiatives, such as hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening, have been greatly overshadowed by the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. However, COVID‐19 vaccination programs also provide an opportunity to engage with a high volume of people in a health care setting.
Aaron Vanderhoff   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Post-Vaccination and Post-Infection Immunity to the Hepatitis B Virus and Circulation of Immune-Escape Variants in the Russian Federation 20 Years after the Start of Mass Vaccination

open access: yesVaccines, 2023
A neonatal vaccination against the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection was initiated in Russia 20 years ago, with catch-up immunization for adolescents and adults under the age of 60 years launched in 2006.
Fedor A. Asadi Mobarkhan   +22 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of early age at establishment of chronic hepatitis B infection with persistent viral replication, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Age at infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a known risk factor for chronic HBV infection. However, in addition, there is some evidence that early age at infection further increases the risk of primary liver cancer beyond its association with ...
Bottomley, Christian   +21 more
core   +1 more source

PECULIARITIES OF TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF INFECTION CAUSED BY HEPATITIS C VIRUS. Review

open access: yesМедична наука України, 2022
Relevance. The goal of the WHO Global Strategy on Hepatitis Agents, in particular hepatitis C virus, is to identify infected people early for treatment and prevention of chronic infection.
T.L. Hrydina
doaj   +1 more source

Scaling up hepatitis B vaccination with the support of GAVI in China : lessons learned for introduction of new vaccines and for the future of hepatitis B control [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading cause of illness and death in China. In 1992, 60% of the population had a history of HBV infection and 9.8% were chronically infected with HBV.
Fuqiang, Cui
core   +1 more source

Community screening for hepatitis C virus infection in a low-prevalence population

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2019
Background Age cohort screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) might be an effective strategy if the majority of undiagnosed cases are concentrated in a particular age group.
Karen K. Kyuregyan   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vaccines for neonatal viral infections: Hepatitis B vaccine

open access: yesExpert Review of Vaccines, 2004
In many parts of the world, intervention in the neonatal period is required for prevention of hepatitis B virus infection and its consequences.
F T, Cutts, A J, Hall
openaire   +2 more sources

Molecular Insights into the Development and Efficacy of Hepatitis Virus Vaccines [PDF]

open access: yesAfro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases
Viral hepatitis remains a major public health challenge globally, especially hepatitis B and C. This puts millions of people at risk of various forms of chronic liver diseases, such as liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver failure, etc ...
Ridwanullah Abdullateef   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Functions of Hepatitis B Virus Encoding Proteins: Viral Persistence and Liver Pathogenesis

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2021
About 250 million people worldwide are chronically infected with Hepatitis B virus (HBV), contributing to a large burden on public health. Despite the existence of vaccines and antiviral drugs to prevent infection and suppress viral replication ...
Fenglin Zhao   +22 more
doaj   +1 more source

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