[Hepatitis B transmitted by ear-piercing].
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.
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Medicinsk afdeling B., Centralsygehuset i Holbaek.
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