Mandatory hepatitis B virus testing for doctors

Caspari, G.; Gerlich, Wolfram H.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(05)61549-8

Cited by 15 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Obvious positive changes in infection control behaviours were observed in a study within two consecutive years [53]. In some parts of the world, physicians positive for HBV are not allowed to conduct exposure-prone procedures [55]. In some parts of the world, physicians positive for HBV are not allowed to conduct exposure-prone procedures [55].…”

Section: Knowledge Of Patientsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Hepatitis B virus infection in dentistry: a forgotten topic

Mahboobi

Agha‐Hosseini

Safari

et al. 2010

Journal of Viral Hepatitis

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

More than two billion people have been infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Globally, 350-400 million suffer from chronic HBV infection. It is postulated that dentists and dental staff are infected and transmit the virus to their patients more than any other occupation. The aim of this article is to review the HBV incidence in dental society, the points of view of dentists and their patients regarding transmission of the virus during dental procedures, the occurrence of HBV outbreaks in dental clinics and the importance of methods of preventing HBV infection in dentistry.

show abstract

Section: Knowledge Of Patientsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Hepatitis B virus infection in dentistry: a forgotten topic

Mahboobi

Agha‐Hosseini

Safari

et al. 2010

Journal of Viral Hepatitis

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…For transmission to take place in this way, high virus titers of over 10 6 /ml are usually required. Such titers are generally only present in HBeAg-positive HBV carriers [31][32][33]. Where more major ports of entry are involved, e.g.…”

Section: Transmissibilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Hepatitis B Virus

2005

Transfus Med Hemother

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…All four infected surgeons had greater than 10 7 genomes if the published genome concentrations are corrected. If one corrects the original recommendation in view of the new calibrations, the current recommendation would be to institute speci®c measures only for surgeons with greater than 10 6 genomes ml )1 [8].…”

Section: Hepatitis B Virology and The Risk Of Transmissionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Doctor‐to‐patient transmission of viral hepatitis B: is it a problem, is there a solution?

Schalm

Wijngaarden

2000

Journal of Viral Hepatitis

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

It is well‐established that hepatitis B may be transmitted from surgeons to their patients. Clear strategies are needed to reduce the risk of transmission whilst not discriminating unnecessarily against surgeons who may pose no risks to their patients. This review outlines the current position and provides a blueprint for action that may reduce the risks to patients whilst minimizing the impact on practising surgeons.

show abstract

Mandatory hepatitis B virus testing for doctors

Cited by 15 publications

References 2 publications

Hepatitis B virus infection in dentistry: a forgotten topic

Hepatitis B virus infection in dentistry: a forgotten topic

Hepatitis B Virus

Doctor‐to‐patient transmission of viral hepatitis B: is it a problem, is there a solution?

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About