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Non-A, non-B hepatitis (hepatitis C) is a viral infection(s) transmitted mainly by blood and blood products. Infection is usually asymptomatic, but typically followed by chronic infection, frequently with chronic liver disease. Although probably less than 1% of the UK population (and hence dental patients) are infected, groups at high risk for other blood-borne infections are also at risk for non-A, non-B hepatitis. Immunisation against hepatitis B cannot protect against non-A, non-B hepatitis; recommended cross-infection procedures must suffice to protect patients and staff
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Porter, S., Scully, C. Non-A, non-B hepatitis and dentistry. Br Dent J 168, 257–261 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807148
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807148