title: Transmission of hepatitis-B-virus by pleural effusion containing Dane particles.
abstract: Hepatitis-B-surface antigen HBSAG), hepatitis B-e antigen (HBe(HBeAG), and anti-HBc and Dane particles were demonstrated in pleural effusion obtained from an individual with a protracted course of an acute type B hepatitis, Pleural effusion was found to be unrelated to hepatitis-B-virus (HBV) infection. A physician who injured herself with a needle contaminated with pleural effusion experienced asymptomatic acute type B hepatitis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004259:DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase / Q000032:analysis; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000635:transmission*; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006515:Hepatitis B virus / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; D004259:DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase