title: Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among women receiving prenatal care at the Palm Beach County Health Department.
abstract: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the maternity clinics of the Palm Beach County Health Department were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen. Routine screening of pregnant women for the antigen is discussed. The results of this study indicate the need for routine screening of our medically indigent pregnant population.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002353:Carrier State; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens