A case of acute hepatitis A infection in an HIV-positive patient despite complete hepatitis A vaccination
ConclusionAlthough the combined hepatitis A and B vaccine is associated with very good seroconversion rates, the effectiveness in HIV-positive patients is not ensured, even in cases with CD4 cell counts of> 500/ μl. Therefore, regular post-vaccine testing should be encouraged to assess seroconversion in immunocompromised subjects.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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