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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Antibody and immune memory persistence post infant hepatitis B vaccination
Patient Preference and Adherence, Volume 7, Year 2013
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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the level of hepatitis B immunity among undergraduate students 23 years after commencement of the nationwide hepatitis B childhood immunization program in Malaysia. Methods: A total of 402 serum samples obtained from volunteer undergraduate students were screened for the presence of hepatitis B surface antibodies using qualitative ELISA. Results: Results showed that 62.7% of volunteers had protective anti-hepatitis B surface antigens (≥10 IU/L), of whom 67.9% received three doses of the vaccine. The estimated post-vaccination immunity was found to be at least 20 years, indicating persistent immunity against hepatitis B and a significant association (P < 0.05) with duration of vaccination. Anamnestic response 1 month post-hepatitis B booster was 94.0% and highly significant (P < 0.01). Isolated antihepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) prevalence was found to be 5.0%, all having had a positive anamnestic response. Conclusion: Immunity after primary vaccination with hepatitis B recombinant vaccine persists for at least 20 years post-vaccination, with significant association with the number of vaccinations. Furthermore, the presence of anamnestic response to booster vaccine indicates long-lasting immunity despite decreasing antibody levels; therefore, the need for hepatitis B vaccine boosters may not be of significant benefit after complete infant vaccination. © 2013 Hudu et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Hudu, Shuaibu Abdullahi
Malaysia, Serdang
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Nigeria, Sokoto
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Malik, Yasmin A.
Malaysia, Kajang
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Mohd Taib, Niazlin
Malaysia, Serdang
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Harmal, Nabil Saad
Malaysia, Serdang
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Yemen, Sana'a
Sana'a University
Adnan, Ariza
Malaysia, Sungai
Cluster of Laboratory Medical Sciences
Alshrari, A. S.
Malaysia, Serdang
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Sekawi, Zamberi Bin
Malaysia, Serdang
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Statistics
Citations: 20
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.2147/PPA.S49776
e-ISSN:
1177889X
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative