Hepatitis A immunisation need in nursing students in Turkey

Hepatitis A is a worldwide vaccine-preventable infection. The aim of our study was to determine the serological status of hepatitis A virus (HAV) among first-year nursing students in Turkey. A sample of 423 students was used and immunoglobulin G antibodies against HAV were determined quantitatively...

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Published in:Tropical doctor 2018-07, Vol.48 (3), p.221-224
Main Authors: Kader, Çiğdem, Erbay, Ayşe, Kılıç Akça, Nazan, Yüzer Alsaç, Selda, Polat, Sevinç
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Hepatitis A is a worldwide vaccine-preventable infection. The aim of our study was to determine the serological status of hepatitis A virus (HAV) among first-year nursing students in Turkey. A sample of 423 students was used and immunoglobulin G antibodies against HAV were determined quantitatively by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay on each. Overall, 84.6% had no immunity to HAV, making them at risk for HAV, and so susceptible to nosocomial transmission. Nursing students who work in high-risk wards must be vaccinated against hepatitis A.
ISSN:0049-4755
1758-1133
DOI:10.1177/0049475517752204