Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among women receiving prenatal care at the Palm Beach County Health Department.
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.
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
D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens