Article
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Indonesia 15 Years After Adoption of a Universal Infant Vaccination Program: Possible Impacts of Low Birth Dose Coverage and a Vaccine-Escape Mutant.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 7 Sept 2016
Purwono Priyo Budi, Juniastuti, Amin Mochamad, Bramanthi Rendra, Nursidah, Resi Erika Maria, Wahyuni Rury Mega, Yano Yoshihiko, Soetjipto, Hotta Hak, Hayashi Yoshitake, Utsumi Takako, Lusida Maria Inge
Abstract excerpt
A universal hepatitis B vaccination program for infants was adopted in Indonesia in 1997. Before its implementation, the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive individuals in the general population was approximately 5-10%. The study aimed to investigate the hepatitis B virus (HBV) serological status and molecular profile among children, 15 years after adoption of a universal infant vaccination...
Topics
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B Vaccines
- Hepatitis B virus
- Humans
- Immunization Programs
- Indonesia
- Infant
- Male