title: [Hepatitis B transmitted by ear-piercing].
abstract: A case of hepatitis B occurred in connection with piercing the earlobes for ear-rings. The most probable source of infection was repeated use of the instruments following disinfection in hydrogen peroxide. Disposable instruments are therefore recommended for this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Medicinsk afdeling B., Centralsygehuset i Holbaek.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Hvolris
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology