title: AABB-CAP survey data on hepatitis--incidence, surveillance, and prevention.
abstract: The number of HBsAg-positive blood donors detected by routine hepatitis screening and the incidence of transfusion-associated hepatitis reported by participants in the AABB-CAP Viral Hepatitis Proficiency Survey are comparable to data reported from similar sources. Reports on hepatitis surveillance in health care personnnel suggest a higher risk of hepatitis associated with increased handling of tissue and body fluids.
mesh_terms: D001782:Blood Donors; D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006513:Hepatitis B e Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000276:immunology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000592:standards; D011786:Quality Control; D012621:Seasons; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; D006513:Hepatitis B e Antigens; D007136:Immunoglobulins