title: Viral hepatitis: a review of clinical, laboratory and research aspects.
abstract: The nature and the diagnosis and prognosis of the two forms of viral hepatitis is discussed. The possibility of transmission of these diseases during dental treatment to other patients or to dentists or their staff is considered and measures to reduce this risk are suggested.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003813:Dentistry; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000175:diagnosis; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000635:transmission; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D013242:Sterilization
chemical_list: D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens