Abstract
Background: Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are blood borne pathogens which are the major cause of viral hepatitis. And they are important occupational hazards for health care workers. In this we investigated the seroprevalance of HBV and HCV among dental technicans. Materials and method: Sera samples were analyzed for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B antibody (Anti-HBs) and hepatitis C antibody (Anti-HCV) in dental technicans who work in Ankara. Results: Total of serology results of 583 dental technicans were evaluated. HBsAg, Anti-HBs and Anti-HCV were detected in 3.08%, 45.9% and 0%, respectively. Conclusion: Dental technicans are not at risks for HBV and HCV more than the normal population.
Highlights
The aim of this study is to determine the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV among dental technicans who work in Ankara, capital city of Turkey
All the serum samples taken from dental technicans were tested for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and Anti-HCV antibody by using Cobas 6000 (Roche Diagnostics) in 2011 and Architect i2000SR (Abbott Diagnostics) in 2012-2013
The dental technicans were included in this study who have been working in Ankara
Summary
HBV and HCV viruses are the major cause of viral hepatitis. Prevalence of HCV infection varies 0.3% to 13% among geographic regions. Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are blood borne pathogens which are the major cause of viral hepatitis. They are important occupational hazards for health care workers. In this we investigated the seroprevalance of HBV and HCV among dental technicans. Materials and method: Sera samples were analyzed for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B antibody (Anti-HBs) and hepatitis C antibody (Anti-HCV) in dental technicans who work in Ankara.
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