Publications by authors named "Alessandra Porto de Macedo Costa"
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- * Key factors linked to HBV infection include residing in specific municipalities, living in rural areas, being aged 13-15, and using illicit drugs.
- * The study highlights inadequate vaccination coverage, with only 38.9% of vaccinated individuals developing protective antibodies, signaling a need for improved preventative measures and vaccine quality in these communities.
PAGE-B and REACH-B Predicts the Risk of Developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients from Northeast, Brazil.
Viruses
March 2022
This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the PAGE-B and REACH-B scores in predicting the risk of developing HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis B regularly followed up at a reference service in the State of Maranhão. A historical, longitudinal, retrospective cohort study, carried out from the review of medical records of patients with chronic Hepatitis B. PAGE-B and REACH-B scores were calculated and the accuracy of the scores in predicting the risk of HCC in the studied population was evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDoes infection by the hepatitis C virus decrease the response of immunization against the hepatitis B virus in individuals undergoing dialysis?
J Bras Nefrol
July 2018
Introduction: Vaccination is the most effective tool in preventing transmission of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis appear to be at greater risk of becoming infected with this virus and does not show the same vaccine response when compared to patients without uremia.
Objectives: To evaluate the results related to the HBV vaccine and identify factors associated with the response in patients with CKD on hemodialysis.