title: Hepatitis B serology--help in interpretation.
abstract: This review discusses the serologic markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Interpretation of various serologic profiles is provided, and the importance of maternal screening for interruption of perinatal transmission of HBV infection is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000635:transmission; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D006511:Hepatitis B Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000635:transmission; D012698:Serologic Tests
chemical_list: D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D006511:Hepatitis B Antigens