Rapid Immunization Scheme for Spouses of Individuals Estabilished as Hepatitis B Carriers during Premarital Tests

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dc.contributor.authorTosun, S
dc.contributor.authorYücetürk, M
dc.contributor.authorDönmez, AB
dc.contributor.authorGündüz, T
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:00:22Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:00:22Z
dc.description.abstractBackground. The aim of this study was to monitor the cases identified as hepatitis B carriers during premarital tests, to vaccinate their prospective spouses with a rapid vaccination scheme, and to compare the anti-HBs responses with the traditional vaccination scheme. Methods. Blood samples of 1250 couple spouses were tested for HBsAg and anti-HBs. HBsAg positive cases' fiancees which were found HBV negative were administered a rapid three-dose vaccination scheme on days 0, 7, and 21. Forty controls with similar age and gender were also were administered three doses of the same vaccine. Results. Out of 1250 cases (625 couples), 46 (3.6%) were HBsAg positive, and 40 of them aged between 18 and 39 were admitted to the rapid vaccination program. Conclusion. Upon determination of HBsAg positivity in premarital tests, a rapid vaccination program provides early protection, but the 6th and 12th month vaccinations are also required. Anti-HBs response should be monitored.
dc.identifier.issn1740-2522
dc.identifier.other1740-2530
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/7664
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherHINDAWI LTD
dc.subjectVACCINATION SCHEDULE
dc.subjectPROTECTIVE IMMUNITY
dc.subjectVIRAL-HEPATITIS
dc.subjectRECOMMENDATIONS
dc.subjectEPIDEMIOLOGY
dc.subjectTRIAL
dc.titleRapid Immunization Scheme for Spouses of Individuals Estabilished as Hepatitis B Carriers during Premarital Tests
dc.typeArticle

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