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Hepatitis B virus has long been regarded as an occupational hazard in dentistry. However, as the availability of effective vaccination has reduced the risk of HBV infection, so dental staff have become aware of the potential risk of transmission of hepatitis C virus during dental treatment. This article outlines current relevant data suggesting that nosocomial transmission of HCV in dentistry is unlikely.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)--an occupational risk to dentists? / S. R. Porter, G. Lodi. - In: BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL. - ISSN 0007-0610. - 180:12(1996 Jun 22), pp. 473-474.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)--an occupational risk to dentists?

G. Lodi
Ultimo
1996

Abstract

Hepatitis B virus has long been regarded as an occupational hazard in dentistry. However, as the availability of effective vaccination has reduced the risk of HBV infection, so dental staff have become aware of the potential risk of transmission of hepatitis C virus during dental treatment. This article outlines current relevant data suggesting that nosocomial transmission of HCV in dentistry is unlikely.
Risk Factors; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; Humans; Dentists; Occupational Diseases; Hepatitis C; Infection Control
Settore MED/28 - Malattie Odontostomatologiche
22-giu-1996
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
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