Asymptomatic hepatitis B virus-positive patients visiting dental outpatient department in North India: A multicentric study

• Main Authors: Richik Tripathi (Author), Nidhi Singh (Author), Prajesh Dubey (Author), Himanshu Thakural (Author), Dipti Samal (Author), Abhishek Laha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...