Host genetic factors and vaccine-induced immunity to hepatitis B virus infection
Background: Vaccination against hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) is safe and effective; however, vaccine-induced antibody level wanes over time. Peak vaccine-induced anti-HBs level is directly related to antibody decay, as well as risk of infection and persistent carriage despite vaccination. We in...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2008
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