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Title: Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen carrier state among antenatal mothers in Western Province of Sri Lanka.
Authors: Vidanagama, D
Issue Date: 2002
Citation: MD (Medical Microbiology)
Abstract: To assess the risk of perinatal transmission of hepatitis B in Western province of Sri Lanka, by assessing the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carrier state among antenatal mothers. To assess the prevalence of exposure to hepatitis B virus and factors associated with such exposure among this population. A multi-stage cluster sampling was done with the field antenatal clinic as the final cluster. Venous blood samples and data were collected from selected antenatal mothers after obtaining informed consent.
URI: http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/1443
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