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SUBMITTER: Virachith S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8952207 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Virachith Siriphone S Lao Mapor M Inthepphavong Magnoula M Inthalath Saythong S Hübschen Judith M JM Kounnavong Sengchanh S Sayasone Somphou S Black Antony P AP
Vaccines 20220317 3
Xaysomboun province has some of the lowest health indicators in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the vaccination, susceptibility and exposure status of the population to hepatitis B virus (HBV), measles, rubella, and tetanus. Participants aged 5 years and older were randomly selected from four districts. From each enrolled participant, demographic data and 5 mL of blood sample were taken. HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibodies against HBV, ...[more]