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Serological response to hepatitis B virus vaccine in HIV‐infected children in Tanzania

F Pippi, Laura Bracciale, Lucia Stolzuoli, R. Giaccherini, Emanuele Montomoli, Cosimo Gentile, Sébastiano Filetti, Andrea De Luca, C Cellesi

HIV Medicine · 2008 · 39 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

We found a higher seroconversion rate compared with previous studies in HIV-infected children. In children who are candidates to receive antiretroviral therapy, it may be advisable to defer HBV vaccination until after treatment initiation.

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