ArticleIranian journal of pathology2016
Intra-familial Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Arak, Central Iran.
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- The epidemiology of hepatitis b virus infection in Uganda after two decades of vaccination: a meta-analysis and meta-regression.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
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- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) serological patterns among the HBsAg negative hospital attendees screened for immunization.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- A case of child-to-father transmission of hepatitis B virus in Japan: a rare infection route.Clinical journal of gastroenterology · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe household transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major health problem. High incidence of HBV infection is observed within the household contacts of HBV carriers. We aimed to evaluate serological markers of hepatitis B infection among family members of HBV carriers in Arak, central Iran.
methodsData were collected from the 100 chronic HBV carriers (subjects with positive HBsAg for at least 6 months period) as index cases and 700 members of their family. Then, we checked serologic markers of hepatitis B [hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) and hepatitis B surface antibody (anti- HBs)] using the ELISA test.
resultsThe prevalence rate of HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HBc among household members was 23.3%, 20.4% and 23% respectively. Isolated anti-HBc (positive anti-HBc with negative HBsAg and anti-HBs) found in 0.4% of family members. Mothers and children with 47.6% and 17.2% had the highest and lowest rates of HBV infection, respectively (
conclusionThe low rate of HBV infection reported in children reveal the effective prevention of HBV transmission with the universal vaccination programs and also importance of pregnant women screening for HBV serological markers.
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