作者: C.C. Tan , R. Guan , I. Yap , H.H. Tay , J.Y. Kang
DOI: 10.1016/0035-9203(91)90384-B
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摘要: Abstract Hepatitis B serology was performed on 270 family members of 78 hepatitis carriers and e antigen status determined in those found to be HBsAg positive. The mean age index patients 38 years (range 3–74) that 28 1–71). 67 (25%) were proportions positive for negative but anti-HBs and/or anti-HBc 25% 20% children, 10% 68% spouses, 36% 26% siblings 29% 55% parents. For children parents the similar whether patient mother (24% 24%) or father (26% 18%). Our results suggest horizontal transmission is a significant mode spread within Singapore.