[Type B viral encephalitis: HBsAg testing in saliva and cerebrospinal fluid]

The AA, taking the latest reports as a starting point, are attempting a first epidemiological reconsideration of Hepatitis, Virus B. They have found that the disease, which was generally thought not to be contagious, is actually deceptive in its potential for transmission from person to person. Hospital personnel, in particular, are greatly at risk as are their families.