serum hepatitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of serum hepatitis
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The research distinguished serum hepatitis, which is caused by the transfusions, from the more common form, infectious hepatitis, which is spread directly from person to person.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2010
Doctors were concerned because re-used needles were not always truly sterile and transmitted serum hepatitis to untold numbers of patients.
From Time Magazine Archive
Though the syringe might hold up to 5 cc. of vaccine, the needle was changed for each child to cut down the danger of serum hepatitis.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the past five years, more than 20,000 Americans have contracted serum hepatitis, many from blood transfusions, and several have sued as a result.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1952-54, a study was made of hemophilia patients who contracted serum hepatitis from injections of an infected blood-clotting factor.
From Time Magazine Archive
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