Prophylaxis of hepatitis B infection.
The prophylaxis of hepatitis B by interrupting transmission of the virus, by passive and active immunisation is discussed with particular relation to problems arising in obstetrics. Better information about the incidence of the infection and the clinical disease is urgently required to provide a rational basis for optimal use of the vaccines which will soon become available.
D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014611:Vaccination; D014613:Vaccines, Attenuated / Q000008:administration & dosage
D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D014613:Vaccines, Attenuated