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Michael R. Bastien, MD; J. Graham Smith, Jr, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1989;125(2):212-215.

Abstract
• Hepatitis B is now the most commonly reported hepatitis in the United States and the physician's greatest infectious occupational hazard. Although dermatologists are at increased risk for contracting and transmitting hepatitis B virus, surveys continue to indicate that a substantial number do little to decrease this risk. We have summarized the recent developments regarding the transmission, diagnosis, and clinical presentation and course of hepatitis B virus infection, and have offered specific preventive measures to assist the dermatologist in keeping hepatitis B out of his medical practice. By employing these measures, dermatologists can do their part in contributing to the future eradication of this disease.

(Arch Dermatol 1989;125:212-215)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 8, 1988.

Reprint requests to Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912-2900 (Dr Smith).

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