Late observations in a familial foci of hepatitis B using a full set of specific markers of the infection

The complete set of specific markers of hepatitis B has been identified, thus making it possible to evaluate the spread of this infection in family foci, as well as the intensity and dynamics of the epidemic process, under the conditions of prolonged observations. The study has shown that the spread of hepatitis B infection is determined by the presence of HBeAg in antigen-positive patients with viral hepatitis B and HBsAg carriers.