T follicular helper cells and antibody response to Hepatitis B virus vaccine in HIV-1 infected children receiving ART

Abstract HBV vaccine has 95% efficacy in children to prevent HBV infection and related cancer. We conducted a prospective study in HIV-1 infected children receiving ART (n = 49) and controls (n = 63) to assess humoral and cellular responses to HBV vaccine provided with three doses under an accelerat...

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Main Authors: Yonas Bekele, Desalegn Yibeltal, Kidist Bobosha, Temesgen E. Andargie, Mahlet Lemma, Meseret Gebre, Eyasu Mekonnen, Abiy Habtewold, Anna Nilsson, Abraham Aseffa, Rawleigh Howe, Francesca Chiodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09165-6