[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B virus infection in the general population of Iran: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Results The polled estimated prevalence of HBV infection in the general population of Iran
was 2.2%(95% CI: 1.9%-2.6%). The highest prevalence of HBV infection (8.9%, 95% CI …
was 2.2%(95% CI: 1.9%-2.6%). The highest prevalence of HBV infection (8.9%, 95% CI …
Booster dose vaccination for preventing hepatitis B
J Poorolajal, M Mahmoodi… - Cochrane database …, 2010 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Antibodies against hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs) wane over time after
vaccination for hepatitis B (HB); hence, the duration of protection provided by the vaccine is …
vaccination for hepatitis B (HB); hence, the duration of protection provided by the vaccine is …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of hepatitis B virus seromarkers in young adults vaccinated at birth; impact on the epidemiology of hepatitis B infection in Iran
Background: The epidemiological impact and the duration of protection provided by infant
hepatitis B (HB) vaccination are unknown. Objectives: This study was designed to determine …
hepatitis B (HB) vaccination are unknown. Objectives: This study was designed to determine …
High prevalence of active and occult hepatitis B virus infections in healthcare workers from two provinces of South Africa
TH Sondlane, L Mawela, LL Razwiedani, SG Selabe… - Vaccine, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Hepatitis B (HB) is a vaccine-preventable liver disease caused by
infection with the blood-borne hepatitis B virus (HBV). South African healthcare workers …
infection with the blood-borne hepatitis B virus (HBV). South African healthcare workers …
Seroconversion and prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen among vaccinated health care workers in Ashanti Region, Ghana
MA Obeng, DK Okwan, E Adankwah… - Advances in …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Health care workers (HCWs) constantly stand at a high risk of exposure to the
hepatitis B virus because of the nature of their work. Hence, it is mandatory for HCWs to …
hepatitis B virus because of the nature of their work. Hence, it is mandatory for HCWs to …
[HTML][HTML] Capture-recapture method for assessing publication bias
J Poorolajal, AA Haghdoost, M Mahmoodi… - Journal of research in …, 2010 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
BACKGROUND: Publication bias is an important factor that may result in selection bias and
lead to overestimation of the intervention effect. In this study, the focus was on using capture …
lead to overestimation of the intervention effect. In this study, the focus was on using capture …
[PDF][PDF] Hepatitis B and C infections in hamadan province during 2004-2009
J Poorolajal, M Mirzaei, SJ Bathaei… - Journal of Research in …, 2023 - jrhs.umsha.ac.ir
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are major global
public health problems. This study was conducted to investigate the incidence rate of these …
public health problems. This study was conducted to investigate the incidence rate of these …
Will infant hepatitis B vaccination protect into adulthood?: extended Canadian experience after a 2-, 4-and 6-month immunization schedule
M Pinto, M Dawar, M Krajden, M Naus… - The Pediatric …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination programs generally target infants to prevent
chronic HBV infection and/or preadolescents to reduce transmission in adulthood. To assess …
chronic HBV infection and/or preadolescents to reduce transmission in adulthood. To assess …
[PDF][PDF] Immune response and immunologic memory in medical personnel vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine
AK Kevorkyan, PB Teoharov, NS Petrova… - Folia Med, 2011 - researchgate.net
The occupation-related nature of Hepatitis B viral infection in medical personnel has been
well documented in a lot of studies. The only reliable way of prevention of this infection is …
well documented in a lot of studies. The only reliable way of prevention of this infection is …
Impact of maternal carrier status on immunologic markers for protection after hepatitis B vaccination in infancy: a meta-analysis
K Schönberger, C Riedel, S Rückinger, U Mansmann… - Vaccine, 2012 - Elsevier
Better protection against hepatitis B infection in offspring of carrier mothers has been
postulated because of a booster effect by close maternal contact. Empirical evidence …
postulated because of a booster effect by close maternal contact. Empirical evidence …