Leidiane Barbosa Ribeiro

Mrs. Leidiane Barbosa Ribeiro

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 November 2024 in Journal of Medical Virology
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LRLeidiane Barbosa Ribeiro
Leidiane Barbosa Ribeiro
LRLuciana A. Reche
Luciana A. Reche
ANAna C. de Seixas Santos Nastri
Ana C. de Seixas Santos Nastri
FMFernanda Mello Malta
Fernanda Mello Malta
DADeyvid E. Amgarten
Deyvid E. Amgarten
MGMichele S Gomes-Gouvea
Michele S Gomes-Gouvea

25 October 2025 in Pathogens
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AMAndreza Pinheiro Malheiros
Andreza Pinheiro Malheiros
MGMichele S Gomes-Gouvea
Michele S Gomes-Gouvea
LRLeidiane Barbosa Ribeiro
Leidiane Barbosa Ribeiro
ASAlex Junior Souza de Souza
Alex Junior Souza de Souza
RARaymundo Soares Azevedo
Raymundo Soares Azevedo
João Renato Rebello PinhoJoão Renato Rebello Pinho
João Renato Rebello Pinho
The Amazon Basin was historically hyperendemic for HBV and HDV, associated with severe outcomes like fulminant hepatitis. Brazil initiated its hepatitis B vaccination in 1989. This study assessed the current prevalence in this endemic region to evaluate the impact of vaccination. A cross-sectional population-based survey enrolled 1100 urban and rural residents. HBsAg prevalence was 1.5%, with no cases in individuals under 20 years, demonstrating interrupted vertical and horizontal transmission. Anti-HBc positivity (30.9%) indicated past exposure, predominantly in those over 30 years. Isolated anti-HBc (10.3%) included two occult HBV infections. HDV coinfection occurred in 25% of HBsAg-positive cases, with HDV RNA detected in two. Anti-HDV positivity was exclusive to adults over 30. Vaccination coverage was poorly documented, but 23.7% had protective anti-HBs titers. HBV vaccination has reduced HBsAg prevalence from high to low endemicity in the region, eliminating chronic infections in younger generations. Persistent HDV in older age groups underscores the need for targeted screening. Despite vaccination record gaps, the findings highlight the program’s success in interrupting transmission and support continued efforts toward HBV/HDV elimination.

16 July 2024 in Authorea
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LRLeidiane Barbosa Ribeiro
Leidiane Barbosa Ribeiro
LRLuciana Aguiar Reche
Luciana Aguiar Reche
ANAna Catharina Nastri
Ana Catharina Nastri
FMFernanda Malta
Fernanda Malta
DADeyvid Emanuel Amgarten
Deyvid Emanuel Amgarten
MGMichele Gomes-Gouvea
Michele Gomes-Gouvea