2019
High level of exposure to hepatitis B virus infection in a vulnerable population of a low endemic area: A challenge for vaccination coverage
Weis-Torres S, Fitts S, Cardoso W, Higa Junior M, Lima L, Bandeira L, Castro V, Carneiro F, Iglecias L, Cesar G, Tanaka T, Puga M, Rezende G, Croda J, Lago B, Motta-Castro A. High level of exposure to hepatitis B virus infection in a vulnerable population of a low endemic area: A challenge for vaccination coverage. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2019, 90: 46-52. PMID: 31589921, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.09.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow endemic areasHBV infectionHBV exposureEndemic areasHepatitis B virus infectionHIV serological markersB virus infectionHistory of surgeryHBV transmissionHBV vaccinationHBV vaccineHepatitis BChronic carriersSerological markersVaccination coverageHomosexual contactVirus infectionPrevalence ratesSusceptible adultsAge 18InfectionVulnerable populationsDisadvantaged populationsVaccinationMolecular features
2010
A Vesicular Stomatitis Virus-Based Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine Vector Provides Protection against Challenge in a Single Dose
Cobleigh MA, Buonocore L, Uprichard SL, Rose JK, Robek MD. A Vesicular Stomatitis Virus-Based Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine Vector Provides Protection against Challenge in a Single Dose. Journal Of Virology 2010, 84: 7513-7522. PMID: 20504927, PMCID: PMC2897621, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00200-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusT cell responsesSingle immunizationVaccine vectorVesicular stomatitis virusCD8 T cell responsesCD8 T cell activationSerious worldwide public health problemWorldwide public health problemRecombinant protein immunizationEffective prophylactic vaccineCommon infectious diseasesRecombinant vesicular stomatitis virusSimilar antibody titersPublic health problemRecombinant protein vaccineT cell activationStomatitis virusHBV vaccineLiver diseaseProphylactic vaccinesAntibody titersMultiple dosesProtein immunizationSingle dose
2009
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in US Correctional Facilities: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Public Health Implications
Gupta S, Altice FL. Hepatitis B Virus Infection in US Correctional Facilities: A Review of Diagnosis, Management, and Public Health Implications. Journal Of Urban Health 2009, 86: 263-279. PMID: 19184447, PMCID: PMC2648882, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-008-9338-z.BooksConceptsChronic viral infectionsHepatitis B virus infectionB virus infectionReview of diagnosisHBV infectionViral infectionVirus infectionMedical careChronic HBV infectionChronic hepatitis BChronic medical conditionsComprehensive medical carePublic health burdenPublic health impactHigh-risk behaviorsPublic health implicationsProvision of vaccinationUS correctional facilitiesCorrectional settingsHBV vaccineHepatitis BViral hepatitisTreatment guidelinesChronic infectionChronic illness
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