Changes in hepatitis B virus antibody titers over time among children: a single center study from 2012 to 2015 in an urban of South Korea

• Main Authors: Kyeong Hun Lee (Author), Kyu Seok Shim (Author), In Seok Lim (Author), Soo Ahn Chae (Author), Sin Weon Yun (Author), Na Mi Lee (Author), Young Bae Choi (Author), Dae Yong Yi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the most common cause of liver disease in endemic areas such as South Korea. After HBV vaccination, hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) titers gradually decrease. Trends in HBsAb titers have not been evaluated among children in South Korea ov...