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.

The West Coast Health Alliance recommended this week that all newborns continue to receive hepatitis B vaccinations, rejecting new guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices put together by U.