@article{10097,
  keywords = {Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis B Surface Antigens, Humans, leprosy, Mass Screening},
  author = {Vaishnavi C and Sokhey C and Kaur S and Kumar B and Dilawari J B and Ganguly N K},
  title = {Leprosy and hepatitis B surface antigen.},
  abstract = {<p>An ELISA technique has been developed to detect HBsAg in the sera of leprosy patients. Out of ninety-two serum samples taken from untreated leprosy patients, 10 samples were positive for HBsAg. The ELISA used in the present investigation is a low cost, reliable and sensitive marker of HBsAg. It is better than lesser sensitive (haemagglutination and counterimmunoelectrophoresis), costly and hazardous (radioimmunoassay) techniques and is therefore recommended for routine use.</p>},
  year = {1989},
  journal = {Indian journal of leprosy},
  volume = {61},
  pages = {211-5},
  month = {1989 Apr},
  issn = {0254-9395},
  language = {eng},
}