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Treatment with infliximab or azathioprine negatively impact the efficacy of hepatitis <scp>B</scp> vaccine in inflammatory bowel disease patients

Patrícia Andrade, João Santos‐Antunes, Susana Rodrigues, Susana Lopes, Guilherme Macedo

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2015 · 63 citations · 24 references

Abstract

The response rate to the standard HBV vaccination in IBD patients is low mainly in those treated with infliximab and/or azathioprine.

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Chronic hepatitis B

Anna S. Lok, Brian J. McMahon · Hepatology · 2007 · 3.1K citations · Full text

Hepatitis D, Hepatology, Viral Hepatitis +5

A comprehensive immunization strategy to eliminate transmission of hepatitis B virus infection in the United States: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Part II: immunization of adults.

Eric E. Mast, Cindy M. Weinbaum, Anthony E. Fiore et al. · PubMed · 2006 · 1.1K citations

Hepatitis B, Advisory Committee, Comprehensive Immunization Strategy +22

CD28-dependent Rac1 activation is the molecular target of azathioprine in primary human CD4+ T lymphocytes

Imke Tiede, Gerhard Fritz, Susanne Strand et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2003 · 801 citations · Full text

European evidence-based Consensus on the prevention, diagnosis and management of opportunistic infections in inflammatory bowel disease

Journal of Crohn s and Colitis · 2009 · 738 citations

Gastroenterology, Opportunistic Infections, European Evidence-based Consensus +7

Chronic hepatitis B reactivation following infliximab therapy in Crohn’s disease patients: need for primary prophylaxis

María Esteve · Gut · 2004 · 466 citations · Full text