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Transmission of Hepatitis B From Providers to Patients: How Big Is the Risk?

1986; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 6; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/hep.1840060228

1527-3350

John T. Galambos,

Hepatitis C virus research

HepatologyVolume 6, Issue 2 p. 320-325 EditorialFree Access Transmission of hepatitis B from providers to patients: How big is the risk? John T. Galambos M.D., Corresponding Author John T. Galambos M.D. Division of Digestive Diseases Emory University Schoolof Medicine Atlanta, Georgia 30303Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 69 Butler Street, S. E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303===Search for more papers by this author John T. Galambos M.D., Corresponding Author John T. Galambos M.D. Division of Digestive Diseases Emory University Schoolof Medicine Atlanta, Georgia 30303Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 69 Butler Street, S. E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303===Search for more papers by this author First published: March/April 1986 https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.1840060228Citations: 15AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Francis DP, Hadler SC, Thompson SE, et al. The prevention of hepatitis B with vaccine. Report of the Centers for Disease Control multi-center efficacy trial among homosexual men. Ann Intern Med 1982; 97: 362–366. 2 Centers for Disease Control. Recommendations for protection against viral hepatitis. 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