title: [Humoral response observed among second year dental students vaccinated against hepatitis B].
abstract: The aim of the study was the follow-up of humoral response after vaccination against hepatitis B. 115 students of dentistry were vaccinated with Engerix-B vaccine. 100% of seroconversion to anti-HBs was observed 3 months after vaccination, and 97.1% 12 months post vaccination. The GMT of anti-HBs was higher in women then in men, but in 12 months observation the decrease of GMT was more rapid in female group. Any severe adverse reactions of vaccination were observed.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Chorób Zakaźnych Akademii Medycznej w Lodzi.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Latarska
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jablkowski
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kuydowicz
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Iwaszkiewicz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000917:Antibody Formation; D003813:Dentistry; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000276:immunology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D013337:Students, Medical; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects; D000078329:Workforce