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Powell JG, Goble SR, Debes JD. Revaccination for Hepatitis B in Previous Nonresponders Following Hepatitis C Eradication. J Infect Dis 2024; 229:341-345. [PMID: 37523757 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) do not respond to hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination as efficiently as the general population. We assessed if revaccination after HCV treatment resulted in improved response. METHODS Previous HBV vaccine nonresponders were prospectively recruited for revaccination after HCV eradication. Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) testing was performed 1 month after series completion. RESULTS Follow-up HBsAb testing was performed in 31 of 34 enrolled patients with 21 (67.7%) reactive results. There were no significant differences in HBsAb reactivity based on age, sex, race, or advanced fibrosis presence. CONCLUSIONS HBV vaccine nonresponders should be considered for revaccination following HCV cure.
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- Jesse G Powell
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Li X, Bi L, Han L. Associations of five blood heavy metals with hepatitis B virus infection and immunity in adults: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:266. [PMID: 38262984 PMCID: PMC10804536 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17799-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Heavy metal pollution has emerged as a significant concern for human health, prompting increased awareness of its potential adverse effects. While previous research has established a connection between heavy metals and liver function biomarkers, the specific relationship between heavy metals and HBV infection remains unexplored. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the potential correlations between five blood heavy metals - lead, cadmium, mercury, manganese, and selenium - and the presence of HBsAg, HBsAb, and HBcAb in adults. METHODS The study utilized data from NHANES 2007-2018. Participants were classified into four groups based on their infectious status, and the association between heavy metals and HBV infection was analyzed using multiple logistic regression and stratification analysis. RESULTS A total of 8431 participants were included, with 5 436 classified as Susceptible, 1 765 as Vaccinated, 865 as Natural Infection, and 103 as Acute/Chronic HBV Infection. The Vaccinated group exhibited a lower mean age (34.52 ± 14.16 years) compared to the other groups. Statistically significant differences in heavy metal concentrations (except selenium) were observed among the groups (P < 0.001). After adjusting for covariates, lead was significantly associated with HBV infection (Q2: OR 2.37, 95%CI 1.04-5.39; Q3: OR 2.34, 95%CI 1.01-5.40), and positive trends were observed for high blood concentrations of mercury (Q4: OR 3.03, 95%CI 1.31-7.04) and manganese (Q4: OR 2.52, 95%CI 1.20-5.28). Furtherly, the presence of lead reduced the protection of HBsAb (Q2: OR 0.84, 95%CI 0.73-0.97; Q3: OR 0.77, 95%CI 0.66-0.90; Q4: OR 0.83, 95%CI 0.70-0.98). Subgroup analysis indicated that cadmium was associated with an increased risk of HBV infection in Asians (OR 1.36, 95%CI 1.03-1.78) and individuals with a BMI range of 25 to 30 (OR 1.60, 95%CI 1.17-2.18). CONCLUSIONS The study's findings suggest a correlation between elevated blood Pb concentrations and reduced immunization rates against hepatitis B. Individuals with a positive HBsAg exhibit lower blood Se concentrations and higher blood Hg and Mn concentrations.
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- Xinpeng Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610000, China.
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Kanchelashvili G, Kamkamidze G, Davitadze M, Bzishvili N, Abzianidze T, Gulbiani L, Butsashvili M. Seroconversion of hepatitis B vaccine among patients from outpatient clinic in Georgia. Vaccine X 2023; 15:100375. [PMID: 37663048 PMCID: PMC10474044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2023.100375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious global health challenge with vaccination being the most effective preventive measure. However, several risk-factors may impact HBV vaccine immunogenicity. We aimed to evaluate the immunogenicity of the HBV vaccine. Methods Participants' socio-demographic data were obtained from medical records. Anti-HBs testing was performed. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. Results Among 431 participants, 62.2 % (n = 268) were males. In all, 43.2 % (n = 186) had normal weight, 24.8 % (n = 107) were overweight, and 17.6 % (n = 76) had obesity. Seroconversion after 3-dose HBV vaccination was 74.7 %. Participants with normal weight had higher seroprevalence (n = 156/186, 83.9 %), compared with those with overweight (n = 72/107, 67.3 %) or obesity (n = 48/76, 63.2 %) (Normal weight vs overweight: aOR = 2.44, 95 % CI: 1.38-4.32 and normal weight vs obesity: aOR = 2.97, 95 % CI:1.61-5.47). Conclusion BMI is an independent factor impairing the vaccine response. These findings urge for more tailored vaccination strategies with focus on higher risk populations.
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- Giorgi Kanchelashvili
- Health Research Union, 8 Nutsubidze Street, 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia
- The University of Georgia, 77a Kostava Street, 0171 Tbilisi, Georgia
- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Health Research Union, 8 Nutsubidze Street, 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia
- The University of Georgia, 77a Kostava Street, 0171 Tbilisi, Georgia
- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Health Research Union, 8 Nutsubidze Street, 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia
- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Health Research Union, 8 Nutsubidze Street, 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia
- The University of Georgia, 77a Kostava Street, 0171 Tbilisi, Georgia
- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Health Research Union, 8 Nutsubidze Street, 0177 Tbilisi, Georgia
- The University of Georgia, 77a Kostava Street, 0171 Tbilisi, Georgia
- Clinic “NeoLab”, 2b Topuria Street, 0159 Tbilisi, Georgia
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Zhou MJ, Zhang C, Fu YJ, Wang H, Ji Y, Huang X, Li L, Wang Y, Qing S, Shi Y, Shen L, Wang YY, Li XY, Li YY, Chen SY, Zhen C, Xu R, Shi M, Wang FS, Cheng Y. Cured HCV patients with suboptimal hepatitis B vaccine response exhibit high self-reactive immune signatures. Hepatol Commun 2023; 7:e00197. [PMID: 37378628 PMCID: PMC10309501 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Chronic HCV infection induces lasting effects on the immune system despite viral clearance. It is unclear whether certain immune alterations are associated with vaccine responses in cured HCV patients. APPROACH Thirteen cured HCV patients received the standard 3-dose hepatitis B vaccine and were followed up at the 0, 1st, 6th, and 7th months (M0, M1, M6, and M7) after the first dose of vaccination. Thirty-three-color and 26-color spectral flow cytometry panels were used for high-dimensional immunophenotyping of the T-cell and B-cell subsets, respectively. RESULTS Compared to the healthy controls (HC), 17 of 43 (39.5%) immune cell subsets showed abnormal frequencies in cured HCV patients. Patients with cured HCV were further divided into high responders (HR, n = 6) and nonresponders (NR1, n = 7) based on the levels of hepatitis B surface antibodies at M1. Alterations in cell populations were more significant in NR1. Moreover, we found that high levels of self-reactive immune signatures, including Tregs, TD/CD8, IgD-only memory B, and autoantibodies, were associated with suboptimal hepatitis B vaccine responses. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that cured HCV patients exhibit persistent perturbations in the adaptive immune system, among which highly self-reactive immune signatures may contribute to a suboptimal hepatitis B vaccine response.
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- Ming-Ju Zhou
- Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- The Fifth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Beijing, China
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Hassnine AA, Saber MA, Fouad YM, Sarhan H, Elsayed MM, Zaki ZM, Abdelraheem EM, Abdelhalim SM, Elsayed AM. Clinical study on the efficacy of hepatitis B vaccination in hepatitis C virus related chronic liver diseases in Egypt. Virus Res 2023; 323:198953. [PMID: 36209916 PMCID: PMC10194353 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2022.198953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and C virus (HCV) infections represent significant public health issues internationally. HBV vaccination has high sero-conversion rates in patients with mild to moderate chronic liver disease but has reduced efficacy in advanced stages. AIM to evaluate the efficacy of hepatitis B vaccination in HCV-related chronic liver disease and identify possible factors that may contribute to hypo-responsiveness in those patients. METHODS Our study was a retrospective observational clinical study carried out at the tropical medicine department. It was conducted on 500 individuals (400 chronic HCV patients and 100 healthy controls). Individuals were divided into 5 groups: A (control group), B (cirrhotic patient not receiving treatment), C (chronic hepatitis patients receiving treatment), D (cirrhotic patients receiving treatment), and E (HCC patients receiving treatment). All individuals were subjected for comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, and assessment of anti-HBs titer. RESULTS There is an inverse relationship between the level of anti-HBs Abs and the duration of vaccine. Diabetes and presence of cirrhosis have statistically significant relationship with serum anti-HBs Abs titer (P = 0.007). Oral DAAs therapy is associated with reduced response to HBV vaccine (only 31.75% of the patients were protected). CONCLUSION HCV infection and its complications significantly impair HBV vaccine response. Levels of anti-HBs Abs decline progressively with increasing duration from the last dose in immunization schedule of HBV vaccine. Diabetes and presence of cirrhosis being the main risk factors for vaccine hypo-responsiveness, also oral DAAs therapy is associated with reduced response to HBV vaccine.
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- Alshymaa A Hassnine
- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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- Department of pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of pharmacy, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical pathology, Faculty of medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Tropical Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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