The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between Hepatitis B, C and HIV prevelance according to age, gender, education level, previous dental treatment, systemic diseases, family history of chronic porters, previous operation, earlier vaccination and awareness in the patients who have visited Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry. Material and Methods: In our study 622 patients ranging from 15-75 years of age took place who applied to Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Periodontology. Each patient's carriage and immune status were detected and range according to age, gender, education level, previous dental treatment, systemic diseases, family history of chronic porters, previous operation, earlier vaccination were determined by ELISA method. Results: It was found that individuals who were chronic Hepatitis B porters in the family also have significantly higher porter ratio (p<0.05). Porter and immune status between other parameters were not found significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of our study, we concluded that vaccination of Hepatitis B should be increased and this point is important for people who has chronic porters in the family.
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