New developments in the era of viral hepatitis vaccines

Authors : Merve POYRAZ, Osman Cavit ÖZDOĞAN

Pages : 29-32

Doi:10.5472/MMJsi.2901.06

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Publication Date : 2016-08-01

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections are major healthproblems in the world. Therefore, prevention of the transmission ofthe viral infections gets higher priority. Development of hepatitisB vaccines by recombinant technology provide higher preventionrates. However, this success could not be achieved with hepatitisC vaccine. The present review discusses recent developments forhepatitis B and C vaccines.Keywords: New vaccines, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Keywords : Yeni aşılar, Hepatit B, Hepatit C