Evaluation of Immune Response to Hepatitis B Vaccine among Malnourished Children in Yemen

Objectives: To determine the coverage rate of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine and to evaluate the immune response to HBV vaccine by measuring hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) among malnourished under-five-year old children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two tertiary hospi...

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Main Authors: Fuad A. Alsamei, Atif A. Elagib, Najla A. Al-Sonboli, Fawzi A. Alkumaim, Nader S. Alsayaad, Abdulmalik T. Aldobibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Science and Technology, Yemen 2015-12-01
Series:Yemeni Journal for Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.ust.edu/index.php/yjms/article/view/863