Molecular and serological characterization of hepatitis B vaccine breakthrough infections in serial samples from two plasma donors
Abstract Background Although vaccines for hepatitis B virus (HBV) are highly effective, HBV infections in vaccinees occur. Index samples of breakthrough infections are typically anti-HBc negative but HBV DNA positive with protective anti-HBs levels while HBsAg detection may be delayed or absent. HBs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Virology Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12985-019-1154-4 |