No evidence of occult HBV infection in population born after mass vaccination
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DOI: 10.1007/s10354-020-00748-z
Abstract: Despite access to efficient hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine and universal immunization schedules, HBV infection remains a global health concern. HBV infection has decreased by this program. Nevertheless, breakthrough infections occur due to generation of occult HBV… read more here.
Keywords: infection; hbv infection; anti hbc; population ... See more keywords
Occult HBV infection and challenges for hepatitis elimination: A literature review.
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DOI: 10.1111/jam.15351
Abstract: Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is characterized by the detection of HBV DNA in serum or liver but negativity for HBsAg. OBI, which is thought to be maintained by host, immunological, viral and/or epigenetic factors,… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; infection; viral hepatitis; hbv infection ... See more keywords