De Virgiliis S, Frau F, Sanna G, Turco M P, Figus A L, Cornacchia G, Cao A
Arch Dis Child. 1985 Jan;60(1):56-8. doi: 10.1136/adc.60.1.56.
Maternal transmission of hepatitis B virus infection in relation to the hepatitis B e antigen/antibody system and serum hepatitis B virus-DNA were evaluated. Results indicate that hepatitis B virus-DNA analysis can identify hepatitis B serum antigen positive mothers who may transmit infection to their offspring.