Seropositivity of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen among hepatitis B surface antigen-negative vaccinated individuals aged 5–12 years in North West Ethiopia
Adane Adugna, Deresse Sinamaw, Temesgen Baylie, Mamaru Getinet, Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Habtamu Belew, Zigale Hibstu, Desalegn Abebaw, Abebe Fenta, Muluken Getinet, Dagmawi Abiy, Agenagnew Ashagre, Mohammed Jemal · 2024
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A peer-reviewed research article from Europe PMC (2024). BackgroundInfection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is still a major global public health concern, especially in Ethiopia. Evidence suggests that some children in Ethiopia who have received hepatitis B vaccinations are still contracting HBV.ObjectiveThe main aim of this study was to detect antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) among vaccinated hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative individuals in North-West Ethiopia.Methods and materialsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 158 children aged 5–12 years from April 2021 to November 2021.
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| CREATOR | Adane Adugna, Deresse Sinamaw, Temesgen Baylie, Mamaru Getinet, Aysheshim Belaineh Haimanot, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Habtamu Belew, Zigale Hibstu, Desalegn Abebaw, Abebe Fenta, Muluken Getinet, Dagmawi Abiy, Agenagnew Ashagre, Mohammed Jemal |
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| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 26 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |