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Serological testing for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatistis C virus and HIV in patients attending dental school clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Serological testing for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatistis C virus and HIV in patients attending dental school clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
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Subject |
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serology dental patients |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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Viral hepatitis is transmissible and the prevalence of hepatitis is 2-5 times greater among dentists than in the general population. Further, hepatitis C virus (HCV) is highly infectious and was reported to be present in saliva. In this study, blood samples from 446 adult patients attending King Abdul-Aziz University Dental Clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia wee analyzed> For each patient, relevant dental and medical histories were obtained. Blood samples were tested for HIV I/II antibodies, HCV antibodies and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). The results showed that of the studied sample, 4.7% were HBs Ag positive, 2% were HCV positive and none was HIV positive. The patient’s birthplace, history of tooth extraction, HBV immunization, hospitalization and blood transfusion were significantly associated with serostatu |
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123 |
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Journal Name |
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Cairo Dental Journal |
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Volume |
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14 |
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Issue Number |
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2 |
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1998 AH
1998 AD |
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Article |
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011 |
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Researchers
| نداء عبد السلام جمبى | Jambi, Neda Abdelsalam | Researcher | Doctorate | drnedakau28@hotmail.co.uk |
| مها m عبد السلام | Abdel-Salam, Maha M | Investigator | Doctorate | |
| رباب M فتيح | Feteih, Rabab M | Researcher | Doctorate | |
| محمد A محمد | Mohammed, Mohammed A | Researcher | Doctorate | |
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