Sero-prevalence and vaccination status of hepatitis A and hepatitis B among adults with cirrhosis in Sri Lanka: a hospital based cohort study

Sero-prevalence and vaccination status of hepatitis A and hepatitis B among adults with cirrhosis in Sri Lanka: a hospital based cohort study

Abstract Background As acute viral hepatitis can be fatal in patients with cirrhosis, vaccination against hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV) is recommended for non-immune patients. With increasing affluence the incidence of hepatitis A in childhood has decreased leading to a significant proport...

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Main Authors: Madunil Anuk Niriella, Vipuli Jayendra Kobbegala, Hasnatha Nuwan Karalliyadda, Chamila Kumara Ranawaka, Arjuna Priyadarshin de Silva, Anuradha Supun Dassanayake, Hithanadura Janaka de Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Immunity
Cirrhosis
Sri Lanka
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2634-5

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