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Long-Term Humoral Response to Hepatitis B Vaccination in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Oman: Impact of Prednisolone and Esomeprazole as Contributing Factors
Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global health concern with increasing incidence. Many patients with IBD have impaired immunity, leading to suboptimal response to vaccines. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) vaccination has been part of compulsory childhood immunization program since 1990 in Oman. Given the conce …