Non-A, non-B hepatitis and dentistry: a status report for the American Journal of Dentistry.
The recent identification of one of the causes of non-A, non-B hepatitis (NANBH) has led to an improved understanding of the epidemiology and possible clinical manifestations of this infectious disorder. NANBH is of some concern to dental personnel since the causative agents may be transmitted to health care workers and there is no effective immunization against NANBH. Current recommendations for cross infection control in the dental workplace must apply to NANBH.
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Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.
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D003797:Dental Staff; D003815:Dentists; D016174:Hepacivirus; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D016751:Hepatitis E / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D016752:Hepatitis E virus; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D009784:Occupational Diseases; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology