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Antibody determination in an ongoing hepatitis B vaccination program.

J J Burckhardt, P Born, W Pletscher

    Journal of Medical Virology
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This study validated two hepatitis B (HB) antibody tests, finding both effective for monitoring immunity. Method 1 detected more carriers, while Method 2 showed higher antibody levels after booster doses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Virology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Hepatitis B (HB) remains a significant global health concern.
    • Effective immunization programs are crucial for controlling HB virus (HBV) infection.
    • Accurate measurement of antibodies to HB surface antigen (anti-HBs) is essential for assessing vaccine efficacy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the performance of two distinct assay systems for detecting anti-HBs.
    • To evaluate the nonresponder rates in a hepatitis B immunization program.
    • To validate assay systems used to measure anti-HBs as a parameter of immunity.

    Main Methods:

    • Interim analysis of an ongoing immunization program against hepatitis B initiated in 1982.
    • Testing of 283 serum samples from 77 female and 110 male vaccinees.

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  • Comparison of Anti-HBs EIA (ROCHE) (method 1, neutralization test) and AUSABR EIA (method 2, double-antigen-sandwich test).

    • Main Results:

    • Nonresponder rates after a 12-month booster dose were 4% in females (both methods) and 15% (method 1) vs. 11% (method 2) in males.
    • Five healthy HB surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers were detected exclusively by method 1.
    • Method 1 showed higher anti-HBs titers post-initial doses, while method 2 showed higher titers post-booster dose.

    Conclusions:

    • The plasma-derived HBsAg vaccine demonstrates efficacy in inducing immunity.
    • Both validated assay systems are suitable for measuring anti-HBs.
    • Assay system performance may vary depending on the timing of sample collection relative to vaccination schedules.