Background and Aims: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a worldwide problem. It is
estimated that 400 million people are suffering from this infection. We conducted a …

Background: The duration of protection after hepatitis B vaccination in early infancy is
unclear and may be related to vaccination schedule, dosage, vaccine type and population …

Results: The age of subjects was between 6 months and 15 years old. Overall, 5991 (51.5%)
were male and 4571 (48.5%) females. Overall, 80% were responders to vaccine versus 20 …

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 …

This study reviewed the effects of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination programs on disease
control and the need, if any, to introduce additional strategies taking into account the various …

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of gluten-free diet (GFD) on hepatitis B surface antibody
(HBsAb) concentrations among previously immunized pediatric celiac disease (CD) …

Background: Since November 2014, pentavalent vaccine is available in Iran. This vaccine
should be injected into all Iranian children at two, four, and six months after birth. Objectives …

Background: There are few studies indicating the post-neonatal HBV vaccination level of
anti-HBs antibody in first-year enrolled university students in Iran. In addition, anti-HBc …

4. Makoo Health Centre, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran 5. School of
Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran …

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is considered as a serious public health concern. The
health care workers and medical students are at a higher risk of HBV infection than the …