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HIV/AIDS Vaccines
Studies from S.J. Fernandes and co-researchers yield new data on HIV/AIDS vaccines
April 2nd, 2008
Fresh data on HIV/AIDS are presented in the report 'Effects of vertical HIV infection on the persistence of anti-HBs after a schedule of three doses of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine.' According to recent research from Cuiaba, Brazil, "Anti-HBs persistence following HBV vaccination among HIV-positive children has never been systematically studied in central Brazil. An historical cohort study was performed aiming to evaluate persistence of anti-HBs in HIV-positive children in comparison with an HIV-negative child group." "Fifty-eight HIV-positive and 116 HIV-negative individuals were enrolled. Birth weight, breast-feeding duration, and the time elapsed since the last...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-02)
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