HLA antigens in asymptomatic carriers of HBs antigen and in carriers of anti-HBs antibodies.
HLA antigens were typed in 42 asymptomatic carriers of HBs antigen and in 20 carriers of anti-HBs antibodies. An increased frequency of HLA-B8 antigen was detected in the group of HBs antigen carriers (p less than 0.025). For individuals with the antigen the relative risk (RR) of carrying HBs was increased to 2.3 at p (0.53 less than RR less than 1.89) greater than or equal 1-0.001.
D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D002353:Carrier State / Q000276:immunology; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis* / Q000235:genetics; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D010641:Phenotype; D012306:Risk
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens