MOLECULAR AND SEROLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF HEPATITIS B VACCINE BREAKTHROUGH INFECTIONS IN SERIAL SAMPLES FROM TWO PLASMA DONORS

Molecular and serological characterization of hepatitis B vaccine breakthrough infections in serial samples from two plasma donors

Abstract Background Although vaccines for hepatitis B virus (HBV) are highly effective, HBV infections in vaccinees occur.Index samples of breakthrough infections are typically anti-HBc negative but HBV DNA positive with protective anti-HBs levels while HBsAg detection may be delayed or absent.HBsAg mutations have been associated sweat powder with

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Mental health concerns and their management among individuals reaching out to the national psychosocial helpline in India during COVID-19

Background: COVID-19 has affected the whole world.Apart from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on physical health, there has been a significant impact on the mental health of the individuals.To address these mental health concerns, our institute had started a 24/7 national telephonic helpline to enable distressed individuals to reach Hockey Stick

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