Incidence of HAV and HBV Infections and Vaccination Rates in Patients With Autoimmune Liver Diseases

Abstract

Patients with autoimmune liver diseases have a high susceptibility to HAV and HBV infections. Vaccination rates are low in this patient cohort and efficacy of hepatitis B vaccine is reduced due to immunosuppressive therapy. Improving adherence to vaccine recommendations is essential to prevent HAV and HBV infections in patients with autoimmune liver diseases.