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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Epidemiologic shift in the prevalence of Hepatitis A virus in Saudi Arabia: A case for routine Hepatitis A vaccination
Vaccine, Volume 24, No. 27-28, Year 2006
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Description
This study aims to determine the seroprevalence of Hepatitis A among a selected group of Saudi children and thus, identify the best immunization strategy. A school-based seroprevalence study in children 4-18 years of age attending the National Guard schools was done. Of the 25,531 children attending the National Guard schools, 2399 (10%) were randomly selected through a stratified one-stage cluster survey. The overall prevalence of HAV-IgG was 28.9%. The prevalence was almost the same in male and female (28.2% versus 29.5%, respectively). There was a gradual increase in the HAV-IgG with 7% in children (<8 years), 14% (8-11 years), 30% (12-15 years), and 52% (>16 years) of age. Since a substantial proportion of this pediatric population confirms a continuing decrease in anti-HAV seroconversion rates, we recommend including Hepatitis A in the schedule of routine childhood vaccinations. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Almuneef, Maha A.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Al Memish, Ziad Ahmed
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Balkhy, Hanan H.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Qahtani, M.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Alotaibi, Badriyah
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Hajeer, Ali H.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Qasim, Laila
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Al Knawy, Bandar
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 42
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.04.038
ISSN:
0264410X
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Participants Gender
Male
Female