Persistence of Immunity for Hepatitis B Virus among Heathcare Workers and Italian Medical Students 20 Years after Vaccination

Persistence of Immunity for Hepatitis B Virus among Heathcare Workers and Italian Medical Students 20 Years after Vaccination

<i>Background</i>: Immunization of healthcare workers (HCWs) and medical students for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a crucial part of the hospital infection control programs. The aim of our study was to evaluate the persistence of anti-HBV specific antibodies in HCWs vaccinated during i...

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Main Authors: Luca Coppeta, Andrea Pompei, Ottavia Balbi, Ludovico M. De Zordo, Federica Mormone, Sara Policardo, Piergiorgio Lieto, Antonio Pietroiusti, Andrea Magrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
HBV
healthcare workers
vaccination
booster
immunological memory
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/9/1515

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