A study of hepatitis B antigen carriers among schoolchildren in Netanya, Israel

In the town of Netanya 9162 elementary schoolchildren (age 6-14 years) were tested for hepatitis B antigen (HBsAg) by the counter-electrophoresis method. The overall prevalence was 1.8% with a higher rate for males (2.2%) than for females (1.4%). Higher rates were observed among children born in the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of epidemiology 1976-09, Vol.104 (3), p.263-271
Hauptverfasser:	Naggan, L, Morag, B, Bar-Shany, S, Egoz, N, Brachott, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Age Factors Carrier State - epidemiology Child Ethnic Groups Family Characteristics Female Hepatitis B - epidemiology Hepatitis B Antigens - analysis Humans Israel Male Regression Analysis Residence Characteristics Seasons Sex Factors
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