Dentistry and the Issue of Hepatitis B.

Abstract

Patients with a positive history for and laboratory testing for Hepatitis B are being denied routine dental care. This disease is caused by a detectable virus; however, there are forms of hepatitis that are caused by pathogens for which testing is not presently available. Since these patients may be clinically asymptomatic and may intentionally deny any positive past history, it becomes necessary to observe maximum precautions in sterile technique with all patients. Denying care to those individuals suspect of harboring Hepatitis B will not solve the problem. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 1980
Accession Number
ADA088609

Entities

People

  • Walter D. Shields

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antigens
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Dentistry
  • Dentists
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hepatitis
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Personnel
  • Transplants

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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