Differences in hepatitis A seroprevalence among geographical regions in Turkey: a need for regional vaccination recommendations
Ceyhan M, Yildirim I, Kurt N, Uysal G, Dikici B, Ecevit C, Aydogan A, Koc A, Yasa O, Köseoğlu M, Onal K, Hacimustafaoglu M, Celebi S. Differences in hepatitis A seroprevalence among geographical regions in Turkey: a need for regional vaccination recommendations. Journal Of Viral Hepatitis 2008, 15: 69-72. PMID: 18837839, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2008.01034.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecommendation of vaccinationAnti-HAV antibodiesVaccine-preventable infectionsImmunoglobulin G antibodiesYears of ageLow endemicity regionsEnzyme-linked immunosorbentWorld Health OrganizationUniversal hepatitisIntermediate endemicityVaccination recommendationsHepatitis AOverall prevalenceVaccination policyMedical CenterMass vaccinationImmunization policyAge groupsVaccinationHealth OrganizationSocioeconomic differencesHepatitisEndemicityHygiene conditionsAge