The prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis a among preschool children in an urban setting in Turkey

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2002-06-01

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Ungan, M
Yaman, H
Taheri, N

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The prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis A virus (HAV) was investigated in 114 children (59.7 per cent males) aged 4-6 years, in the campus area of Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. The prevalence of hepatitis A antibody in this age group was 11.4 per cent (13/114). The rate of immunized children against hepatitis A was 3.65 per cent (5/137). In conclusion the prevalence of anti-HAV demonstrates the susceptibility of other preschool children to hepatitis A. This may be a cause for considering hepatitis A vaccination before preschool attendance in Turkey.

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, Infectious Diseases

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/66552

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