The prevalence of occult HBV infection in immunized children with HBsAg-positive parents: a hospital-based analysis

ConclusionThere are 3.1% of OBIs and 14.1% of suspected OBI in vaccinated children with HBsAg-positive parents. The potential risk of suspected OBI in children with HBsAg-positive father should not be ignored. Anti-HBc positivity may be a useful seromarker for suspected OBI screening in vaccinated children. To prevent HBV breakthrough infection, accurate and convenient method is needed to detect OBI timely and exhaustively.

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Source: Hepatology International - May 28, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research