title: [Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B markers in dentists in Ille-et-Vilaine].
abstract: In June, 1982 a questionnaire concerning a serological and epidemiological study of hepatitis B markers was mailed to the 421 private dentists in the Ille-et-Vilaine department, France. One hundred and eighty-nine dentists (49%) filled the questionnaire, and 163 (38.2%) were investigated for HBs antigen and anti-HBs and/or anti-HBc antibodies. No subject with HBs antigen was found, but 17/163 dentists (10.43%) had virus B markers. Among dentists with positive serology, 3 reported hepatitis developed during their practice. These results are compared with data from the literature concerning dentists, dental health personnel and a population unexposed to the risk associated with dental surgery. Non-specific prevention can reduce the risk of contamination, but only immunization against hepatitis B can provide effective and long-lasting protection.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zourbas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Le Hesran
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003815:Dentists; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D006511:Hepatitis B Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D012306:Risk; D012698:Serologic Tests; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D006510:Hepatitis B Antibodies; D006511:Hepatitis B Antigens
vernacular_title: Etude séro-épidémiologique des marqueurs de l'hépatite B chez des chirurgiens-dentistes d'Ille-et-Vilaine.