Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Liver Disease: A Review for the Dental Practitioner

Iain Macpherson; Paul N. Brennan; John F. Dillon

doi:10.12968/DENU.2022.49.1.26

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Liver Disease: A Review for the Dental Practitioner

Iain Macpherson, Paul N. Brennan, John F. Dillon (Lead / Corresponding author)

Molecular and Clinical Medicine

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The prevalence of chronic liver disease continues to rise, and important causes include viral infections, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Both of these viruses can be contracted by healthcare workers through an inoculation injury and can lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer. In addition, chronic liver disease can result in disorders of liver function, including coagulopathy and abnormal metabolism of drugs widely used in dentistry. This article reviews current prevalence, transmission rates and treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as particular considerations for dental patients with liver disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	26-30
Number of pages	5
Journal	Dental Update
Volume	49
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/DENU.2022.49.1.26
Publication status	Published - 2 Jan 2022

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Dentistry(all)

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