A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of HBsAg in health care workers from Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries
Background: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBsAg in Health Care
Workers (HCWs) in Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO) and Middle Eastern …
Workers (HCWs) in Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO) and Middle Eastern …
Effects of immunization to hepatitis B vaccine in Iranian health staff: a systematic review and meta-analysis study.
M Azami, S Nikpey, I Pakzad, K Sayehmiri - 2016 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Introduction: Hepatitis B causes liver inflammation in human and is one of the major health
problems worldwide. Currently, about 2 billion people are estimated to be infected with …
problems worldwide. Currently, about 2 billion people are estimated to be infected with …
[HTML][HTML] Post-vaccination immunity against hepatitis B virus and predictors for non-responders among medical staff
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major cause of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HB vaccination is an essential step in the prevention of the …
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HB vaccination is an essential step in the prevention of the …
[HTML][HTML] CCR5 polymorphism as a protective factor for hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis B virus-infected Iranian patients
R Abdolmohammadi, SS Azar, A Khosravi… - Asian Pacific journal …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) delta 32 allele results in a nonfunctional form of the
chemokine receptor and has been implicated in a variety of immune-mediated diseases …
chemokine receptor and has been implicated in a variety of immune-mediated diseases …
[PDF][PDF] Hepatitis B virus antibody levels in high-risk health care workers
EM Nejad, S Jafari, M Mahmoodi, J Begjani… - Hepatitis …, 2011 - brieflands.com
Hepatitis B is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in the world, with more than two
billion people infected and more than 350 million chronic carriers (1-4). Approximately five …
billion people infected and more than 350 million chronic carriers (1-4). Approximately five …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of hepatitis B surface antibody and specific gamma interferon response in health care workers after vaccination
MHS Shooshtari, M Makvandi, M Rasti… - Jundishapur journal …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Health care workers are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV)
infection through occupational exposure to blood or body fluids. Thus, the assessment of …
infection through occupational exposure to blood or body fluids. Thus, the assessment of …
[HTML][HTML] Immune responses to single-dose versus double-dose hepatitis B vaccines in healthcare workers not responding to the primary vaccine series: a randomized …
Background Recommendations to immunize healthcare workers (HCWs) against hepatitis B
are well known. However, a proportion of individuals do not respond to the primary standard …
are well known. However, a proportion of individuals do not respond to the primary standard …
[PDF][PDF] Hepatitis B infection: Prevalence and response to vaccination among health care workers in Babol, Northern Iran
M Bayani, S Siadati, M Hajiahmadi… - Iranian Journal of …, 2014 - ijp.iranpath.org
Background & Objectives: Hepatitis B is one of the major health problems in the world.
Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus. The aim of this …
Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus. The aim of this …
Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among health professionals in public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Z Desalegn, SG Selassie - The Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, 2013 - ejhd.org
Background: Hepatitis B virus remains a major global health problem. Health professionals
are at risk of acquiring infections via exposure to patients’ blood and body fluids …
are at risk of acquiring infections via exposure to patients’ blood and body fluids …
[PDF][PDF] Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) in Iranian health care workers: systematic review and meta-analysis study
Background & objectives: There is no overall estimation for prevalence of surface antigen of
hepatitis B (HBsAg) in Iranian health care workers; though various studies conducted on …
hepatitis B (HBsAg) in Iranian health care workers; though various studies conducted on …