Asymptomatic hepatitis B virus-positive patients visiting dental outpatient department in North India: A multicentric study
Background: In India, it is estimated that nearly 3%–4% of the population is affected by hepatitis-B virus (HBV). During the initial stage of the disease, the patient is asymptomatic, and there is a possibility for cross infection to dental surgeons and to other patients. The purpose of this study w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization |
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Online Access: | http://www.jicdro.org/article.asp?issn=2231-0754;year=2020;volume=12;issue=1;spage=18;epage=20;aulast=Tripathi |