Epidemiology and prevention of hepatitis B virus infection / 대한간학회지
The Korean Journal of Hepatology
;
: 87-95, 2011.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-172647
ABSTRACT
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. The recognition of the problem led to a worldwide effort to reduce transmission of HBV through routine infant vaccination. HBV infection is the most common cause of chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma in Korea. After hepatitis B vaccine era, seroprevalence of hepatits B surface antigen is decreasing, particularly in children. Hepatitis B vaccine is remarkably safe and shows high immunogenicity. Universal childhood immunization with three doses of hepatitis B vaccine in the first year of life is a highly effective method for prevention and control of hepatitis B.
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Assunto principal:
Vírus da Hepatite B
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Vacinação
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Vacinas contra Hepatite B
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Hepatite B
/
Anticorpos Anti-Hepatite B
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Hepatology
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
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