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Hepatitis B vaccination in HIV-infected adults: current evidence, recommendations and practical considerations

2009; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 20; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1258/ijsa.2009.009126

1758-1052

H N Kim, Robert Harrington, Heidi M. Crane, Shireesha Dhanireddy, Timothy H. Dellit, D H Spach,

Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology

Immunization with hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine is recommended for all HIV-infected individuals without immunity to HBV. This patient population, however, has relatively poor HBV vaccine responses. Factors associated with this impaired HBV vaccine response in HIV-infected individuals may include older age, uncontrolled HIV replication, and low nadir CD4 cell count. Postvaccination testing for HBV surface antibody is recommended and vaccine non-responders should undergo repeat immunization with a full series. The benefit of double dosage, the appropriate strategy for HIV-infected patients with isolated HBV core antibody and the timing and number of vaccinations in persons with advanced immunosuppression on highly active antiretroviral therapy remain controversial areas.