A case of hepatitis B virus infection associated with exposure to inhalation anesthetics.
A 27 year-old veterinary student developed jaundice and malaise during a 3-week period in which he was exposed to volatile anesthetic agents. Serological examination indicated that this was the result of a hepatitis B viral infection, but it is possible that this was exacerbated by exposure to volatile anesthetics.
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061.
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D000328:Adult; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000652:urine; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000209:etiology* / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D001663:Bilirubin; D006221:Halothane