Serologic survey for markers of hepatitis B infection in dermatologists.
A serologic survey for markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection was conducted in 593 dermatologists. Serologic evidence for previous infection was found in 15.4%, indicating that dermatologists are an at-risk population comparable to many other specialties of medicine. Dermatologists with a history of blood transfusion, tattoo, and homosexuality had an increased prevalence of serologic markers for HBV. The type of practice, extent of surgery, and glove-wearing practices did not correlate with HBV serologic markers.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D003880:Dermatology; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D006512:Hepatitis B Core Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012306:Risk; D013653:Tattooing; D014481:United States
D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D006512:Hepatitis B Core Antigens; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens