Evaluation of anti-tetanus IgG antibody levels and influencing factors in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Most HD patients lacked durable tetanus immunity, particularly older females on long-term dialysis. The findings highlight the need for regular antibody monitoring, early revaccination, and structured booster programs to maintain adequate protection in this high-risk population.
Authors
- Mehmet Emin Demir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2491-4926)
- Artuner Varlıbaş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7724-4906)
- Aydın Çi̇fci̇ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8449-2687)
- Abdurrahman Aksoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9486-312X)
- Salih Cesur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4960-7375)
- Metin Özsoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1515-8129)
- Hakkı Öztürk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1600-5637)
- Ayşegül Tuna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3062-8854)
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (TR)
- Ankara University (TR)
- University of Turku (FI)
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Memorial Ankara Hospital (TR)
- Ankara Spine Center (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1678676
- Primary Topic
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00