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Hepatitis B markers in heterosexuals involved in promiscuous sexual activity

Rajakumar MK 1 , Ton SH 2 , Lim KF 1 , Oorloff KH 1

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  • 1 Partners, Dr Oorloff and Partners, 85, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Med J Malaysia, 1984 Mar;39(1):65-8.
PMID: 6513842

Abstract

179 heterosexuals, selected for VDRL testing on the basis of a history of involvement in promiscuous sexual activity, mainly prostitution, had their serum also tested for hepatitis B infection markers, HBsAg, HBeAg and anti-HBe. 51 samples (29%) were found to be positive for at least one of the three markers, at levels higher than the already high levels in voluntary random blood donors in Malaysia.

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