ArticleVirology journal2009
Factors associated with seroprevalence of hepatitis C among dentists at a large Brazilian city.
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- Hepatitis C virus; its implication for endodontists.Iranian endodontic journal · 2014Review
- Trend of transfusion transmitted infections frequency in blood donors: provide a road map for its prevention and control.Journal of translational medicine · 2012Article
- Molecular epidemiology of hcv among health care workers of khyber pakhtunkhwa.Virology journal · 2011Article
- Concerns regarding hepatitis B vaccination and post-vaccination test among Brazilian dentists.Virology journal · 2010Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of the present study was to investigate the seroprevalence and sociodemographic data, health-related and occupational factors and other correlates of sero-posivity among dentists in the city of Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was carried out with 1302 dentists in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. All dentists were tested for anti-HCV using a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Individuals positive for anti-HCV were recalled for further evaluation. The presence of HCV RNA in anti-HCV-positive samples was assessed using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Data on demographic, behavioural and occupational exposure aspects were collected through questionnaires.
resultsThe seroprevalence of anti-HCV was 0.9% (95% IC 0.5-1.7%). The factors associated to the prevalence of hepatitis C were history of blood transfusion (p = 0.002) and having undergone a test for hepatitis C (p = 0.015).
conclusionsThe seroprevalence of anti-HCV among dentists is low. Moreover, no occupational exposure was associated to the seroprevalence of hepatitis C.
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