Viral entry and escape from antibody-mediated neutralization influence hepatitis C virus reinfection in liver transplantation [PDF]
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
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Leveraging corona virus disease 2019 vaccination to promote hepatitis C screening
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
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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
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Association of early age at establishment of chronic hepatitis B infection with persistent viral replication, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review. [PDF]
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
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PECULIARITIES OF TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF INFECTION CAUSED BY HEPATITIS C VIRUS. Review
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
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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]
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
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Community screening for hepatitis C virus infection in a low-prevalence population
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
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Vaccines for neonatal viral infections: Hepatitis B vaccine
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
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Molecular Insights into the Development and Efficacy of Hepatitis Virus Vaccines [PDF]
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
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The Functions of Hepatitis B Virus Encoding Proteins: Viral Persistence and Liver Pathogenesis
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
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