El virus de la hepatitis Cimplicaciones en odontología

  1. DIZ DIOS, P 1
  2. LODI, G 2
  3. VAZQUEZ GARCIA, E 1
  4. PORTER, R 2
  1. 1 Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
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    Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

    Santiago de Compostela, España

    ROR https://ror.org/030eybx10

  2. 2 Universidad de Londres
Journal:
Medicina oral

ISSN: 1137-2834

Year of publication: 1997

Volume: 2

Issue: 4

Pages: 209-218

Type: Article

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Abstract

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is higher in Spain and other Mediterranean countries than the rest of Europe. Despite the low seroconversion rate following accidental exposure to the virus, dental health ca.re workers may be at slightly higher risk than the general population due to theirfrequent contacts with potentially infectious body fluids such as blood. HCV infection is characterised by a broad spectrum of extrahepatic manifestations, including possibly oral lichen planus and xerostomia. In view of the potential far HCV transmission during dental care and the possible association between HCV and oral disease, HCV infection is of relevance to dental workers in Spain.

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