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. 1971 Jul;47(549):484–487. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.47.549.484

Electron microscopic observations and speculations on Australia antigen

June D Almeida
PMCID: PMC2467215  PMID: 5560142

Abstract

The use of the electron microscope has simplified methods of detection of Australia antigen in carriers of serum hepatitis, in patients suffering from the disease and those with persistent hepatitis.

Basic studies on the nature and properties of Australia antigen, using the electron microscope, are described.

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