Abstract
From 1986 to 91,174 dialysis patients were studied. The prevalence of previous HBV infection and of chronic carriers was 33.3 and 4.6%, respectively. Immunization rate after vaccination (3 doses) was 63%. In 1991, we proposed a vacination with 4 doses and recommend a 6-monthly anti-HBs evaluation to assess the timing of any booster dose needed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 269-270 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Nephron |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |
Keywords
- Dialysis
- HBV markers
- Incidence
- Prevalence
- Vaccination
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology