title: [Gammaglobulin prophylaxis of infectious hepatitis (author's transl)].
abstract: When travelling in tropical areas and developing countries with deficient hygienic conditions, a distinctly greater risk of disease is observed with regard to infectious hepatitis. A prophylactic injection of gammaglobulin (5 ml i.m. for adults) for protection against diseases was found to be effective and expedient. A satisfactory protection can be assumed for a period of up to 4 months; after that, the prophylactic injection of gammaglobulin must be repeated in the same dosage, if there is a further risk of infection. It is strongly recommended that the prophylaxis be carried out at least for the first year of exposure to the risk, while later a gradual immunity possibly develops. Children should receive a reduced dose according to age.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013997:Time Factors; D014195:Travel; D014329:Tropical Climate; D005719:gamma-Globulins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D005719:gamma-Globulins
vernacular_title: Zur Frage der Gammaglobulin-Prophylaxe der infektiösen Hepatitis