ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious public health problem. New infections continue to occur, and morbidity and mortality are increasing. The date reported that 3% of infected world population are affected.Morbidity associated with hepatitis C virus infection can involve a variety of extra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Peytchinski Publishing
2013-10-01
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Series: | Journal of IMAB |
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Online Access: | http://www.journal-imab-bg.org/issue-2013/issue4/vol19book4p377-379.html |
Summary: | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious public health problem. New infections continue to occur, and morbidity and mortality are increasing. The date reported that 3% of infected world population are affected.Morbidity associated with hepatitis C virus infection can involve a variety of extrahepatic conditions including the oral region. Some of the oral manifestation are oral disease like lichen planus and Sjögren-like sialadenitis , other affects the dental status, and side effect of the virus therapy. The aim of this review is to summarize the oral sings, accompanying hepatitis C virus. |
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ISSN: | 1312-773X |