Abstract
Abstract. From 1969 until 1972, 768 persons working in St. Radboud Hospital (including laboratory personnel) were investigated for the presence of Australia (Au) antigen and antibody. The results of this investigation revealed that 12 were positive for Au antigen and 36 for Au antibody, in total 6.2% of the investigated population. Two persons are considered to be Au antigen carriers and have had elevated transaminase levels for 2 years. The personnel coming into contact with patients of blood from the renal dialysis unit show Au antigen or antibody in 18%. Preventive measures undertaken in 1970 have failed to demonstrate beneficial results to date.The real incidence of infection with serum hepatitis virus is probably higher than we have detected because of limitations in the frequency and sensitivity of testing. These data stress the necessity of effective preventive measures with regular controls, particularly for people handling blood or patients from renal dialysis units.
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