An attempt to prevent hepatitis B in a haemodialysis unit's team utilisation of specific immunoglobulins.
From November, 1972 to November, 1974 the members of the team of a haemodialysis unit were systematically given Australia antigen immunoglobulin protection. Only one case of hepatitis occurred among the 53 members treated. The value of the antibody is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D006435:Renal Dialysis
D007074:Immunoglobulin G