Table 1.
Hepatitis B infection associated with central venous catheters among 131 children on an haematology and oncology ward. Values are numbers (percentages) of children, unless stated otherwise
| Positive for hepatitis B | Negative for hepatitis B | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central venous catheter | |||
| Ever patients
|
7 (100)
|
41 (33)
|
0.0007 |
| Never patients | 0 | 83 (67) |
Fisher's exact test.