The increasing problem of hepatitis C virus infection

The widespread incidence of hepatitis C (HCV) infection throughout the community is of concern. Although many of those infected will not suffer significantly from their infection, up to one‐third will have liver disease, fatigue and oral health problems. General dental practitioners need to be aware...

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Published in:Australian dental journal 2001-03, Vol.46 (1), p.13-17
Main Authors: Coates, EA, Walsh, L., Logan, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiviral Agents - therapeutic use
Australia - epidemiology
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
dental pathology
Dentistry
Disease Transmission, Infectious - prevention & control
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C - diagnosis
Hepatitis C - epidemiology
Hepatitis C - therapy
Hepatitis C - transmission
Humans
Incidence
Infection Control, Dental
Interferon alpha-2
Interferon-alpha - therapeutic use
oral health
preventive programs
Recombinant Proteins
Risk Factors
RNA, Viral - analysis
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Summary:The widespread incidence of hepatitis C (HCV) infection throughout the community is of concern. Although many of those infected will not suffer significantly from their infection, up to one‐third will have liver disease, fatigue and oral health problems. General dental practitioners need to be aware of the precautions necessary in traeating people with severe liver disease. This paper discusses the issues associated with treating patients who have HCV infection including the importance of preventive programs to reduce dental pathology and maximise oral health.
ISSN:0045-0421
1834-7819
DOI:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2001.tb00268.x