Seroprevalence Study of Anti-HBs Antibodies in the General Population of Vojvodina, Serbia.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Hepatitis B (HB) is a major global health problem and a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Also, it is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Thanks to serological surveys, testing hepatitis B surface antibodies (anti-HBs) allows for serological assessments of their prevalence. The presence of anti-HBs, which protects against HBV infection, can be attributed to HB vaccination or natural HBV infection. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of HB surface antibodies (anti-HBs) as an indicator of collective immunity against HBV in the general population of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Serbia. In addition, to distinguish whether anti-HBs were induced by the vaccine or by infection

SUBMITTER: Rajcevic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10972133 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature