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[Alpha fetoprotein titers in HBsAg positive hospital personnel]
A survey was carried on the sera secured from the Ankara University Hospital for HBsAG. Out of 23 HBsAg positive sera, four sera was demonstrated containing high levels of Alpha-feto-protein, by haemagglutination test (Mochida). The cases were being followed up and within one year, second testing also proved high levels. One of them suffered from hepatitis two years ago and working at gynecology clinic as nurse.
A survey was carried on the sera secured from the Ankara University Hospital for HBsAG. Out of 23 HBsAg positive sera, four sera was demonstrated containing high levels of Alpha-feto-protein, by haemagglutination test (Mochida). The cases were being followed up and within one year, second testing also proved high levels. One of them suffered from hepatitis two years ago and working at gynecology clinic as nurse.

