Health care-associated transmission of hepatitis B & C viruses in dental care (dentistry).
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection rates are declining, but infection with this virus or hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a risk for dental health care personnel (DHCP). This article describes the epidemiology of HBV and HCV and their particular risks to DHCP. Hepatitis B vaccination is discussed, as is postexposure management recommendations for both HBV and HCV.
Younai
Fariba S
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Division of Oral Biology and Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine & Orofacial Pain, UCLA School of Dentistry, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA. fyounai@dentistry.ucla.edu
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D056990:Post-Exposure Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology