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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 |
Appears in Collections: | Masters Theses - Postgraduate Institute of Medicine |
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