Hepatitis A blood tests check for immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. An IgG-positive and IgM-negative result may suggest immunity to hepatitis A. A doctor may request a hepatitis A test for IgG, IgM, or both. The results can show ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hepatitis A infections, usually transmitted via contaminated food, can cause debilitating illness, but protection afforded by the hepatitis A vaccine last more than a decade, a new study shows. In fact, antibodies against ...

Hepatitis A and B are the most common vaccine-preventable diseases for travelers; nevertheless, up to 50% of confirmed cases of hepatitis A and B in Europe are still acquired during travel. [1] This reflects an increasing trend in travel to endemic regions ...

MENDHAM, N.J. and WARMINSTER, Pa., Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antios Therapeutics, Inc. (“Antios”) and Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (Nasdaq: ABUS) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a triple combination treatment in ...

CDC vaccine advisers recommended testing children for hepatitis B antibodies before further shots. The recommendation follows a 6-4 vote in favor, with one abstention. This new guideline encourages parents to consult healthcare providers in deciding whether to continue vaccination based on test results.