Japanese Journal of Medical Science(JJMS)

Virology Laboratory, Biomedical and Epidemiology Research Unit (URBE), Centre of Virology, Infectious and Tropical Diseases (CVMIT), Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, and Mohammed V University ,Rabat, Morocco

Publications

• Research Article   
  Vaccination Coverage and Immunization Status Against Hepatitis B Virus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Study Conducted at The Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital in Rabat
  Author(s): Q.Zaza, R. Abi*, A.Akhssas, K.Qadiri, S.Bibih, O.Elbouni, S.Akradi, Z. Elyaagoubi, C.Nouibi, Y. Elhabti, T.Aatif, A. Bahadi, S. Elkochri, MR. Tagajdid, H. Elannaz, S. Hassine, A. Laraqui, S. Ouannass, E.Bouaiti, Y.Benaissi, A. Reggad, M. Elqatni, A. Laraqui, N. Touil, B. Machichi, M.Elouennass, K.Ennibi and I. Lahlou Amine
  
  Introduction: Hepatitis B represents a major threat to chronic hemodialysis patients due to their immunosuppression and repeated exposure to blood. Vaccination remains the most effective preventive strategy, however the immune response in this population is generally reduced. The objective of this study was to evaluate the rate of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) immunization among chronic dialysis patients at the hemodialysis center of the Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital in Rabat. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study including 54 dialysis patients (39 on hemodialysis and 15 on peritoneal dialysis), with a mean age of 56.5 years. Serological markers of HBV infection (HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HBs) were tested using microparticle chemiluminescence immunoassay (CMIA) on Abbott's ARCHITECT i2000SR. Effective immunization was.. Read More»
  

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