Is dental extraction a risk factor for contracting HCV infection: Abs, RNA and genotype detection

Al-Kubaisy, Waqar; Al-Naggar, Redhwan Ahmed; Ibrahim, Nur; Bobryshev, Yuri V.; Al-Kubaisy, Mustafa Waseem

doi:10.7243/2053-5775-2-7

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“…In a meta-analysis of 357 studies and literature review, dental treatment was suggested as a route of HCV transmission (47,48). Similar to the results of a previous research, tooth extraction was found to have an association with acquiring HCV infec- tion in the present study (49). Overall, it seems that tooth extraction by unprofessional staff, who work in substandard hygienic conditions in outpatient dental settings, are responsible for HCV transmission via tooth extraction in Iran.…”

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Update on Transmission Modes of Hepatitis C Virus Among Volunteer Iranian Blood Donors: Analysis of a Matched Case-Control Study by Penalized Conditional Logistic Regression

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Background: Reducing the risk of transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) is one of the main concerns of blood transfusion systems. Evaluation of HCV risk factors in HCV infected blood donors is critical for donor selection and ensuring blood safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate known and putative risk factors of HCV infection in Iranian blood donors. Methods: This matched case-control study was conducted on serologically confirmed HCV positive blood donors (cases) and serologically negative HCV blood donors came back to Iranian Blood Transfusion centers over the country from November 2015 to May 2017. Cases and controls were matched by donation status and interviewed for demographic, medical, and risk histories. Penalized conditional logistic regression model with backward selection method was used in data analysis. STATA software version 13 was used for statistical analysis.

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Update on Transmission Modes of Hepatitis C Virus Among Volunteer Iranian Blood Donors: Analysis of a Matched Case-Control Study by Penalized Conditional Logistic Regression

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“…On the other hand, a study [17] in Egypt showed no association between age and HCV infection. In this study, we observed that several unsafe invasive procedures such as dental procedure, previous stitches, surgical operation, schistosomiasis injection treatment, blood transfusion and [IV] fluid intake were significantly associated with a risk of HCV infections that is similar to the results of different studies [18][19][20]. The risk of HCV infection is significantly associated with unsafe practices in the community such as cupping, acupuncture, traditional cauterization, needle or sharp stick and tattooing and sharing shaving razors at community barbers which is [21,22].…”

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confidence: 78%

Risk factors associated with HCV infection among adults in Damietta Governorate, Egypt

2020

Ann Clin Anal Med

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Aim: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and mortality worldwide. Egypt has the highest burden of Hepatitis C in the world. HCV prevalence is directly related to the prevalence of persons who routinely share injection equipment and to the prevalence of unsafe parenteral practices in healthcare settings. The study aimed to identify risk factors associated with HCV infection among adults. Material and Methods: This case control study nested from a household survey that was conducted to screen for hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus was conducted in Damietta Governorate, Egypt. One hundred-fifty cases and controls were randomly selected from those showed positive HCV (278) and 300 controls were randomly selected from those showed negative HCV (2699). Results: Participants were aged between 20 and 67 years (mean 42.0 +10.6 years). The study revealed a significant difference between case and control group regarding age, residence, education level and marital status (P = 0.001). Case-patients were more likely than controls to have exposure to dental procedure, previous stitches, surgical operation schistosomiasis injection treatment, blood transfusion and intravenous(IV) fluid intake were significantly associated with HCV infection (P < 0.05). Also, unsafe community practices (cupping, acupuncture, shared shaving razor, traditional cauterization, needle or sharp stick and tattooing) were significantly different between HCV-infected patients and controls (P < 0.01). In multivariable analysis, marital status and rural residence and history of stitches, intravenous fluid, dental procedure, renal dialysis, sharing shaving razor, acupuncture, needle or sharp stick and cupping were associated with higher odds of having HCV. Discussion: The results of this study showed that exposure to unsafe medical procedures and social practices were risk factors for HCV infection. Promotion of infection control programs in healthcare settings and health education campaigns to increase the awareness and empowerment of the community are strongly recommended.

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“…This risk can be easily removed with standard precautions action [12, 13]. In a study in Iraq, it is reported that the extraction of teeth is a risk factor for developing HCV; the cleaning equipment and sterilization are needed [14]. A dentist belongs to a high risk group of suffering hepatitis.…”

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The Association of Hepatitis C Serological Status with Several Risk Factors in Indonesia

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Suratri

Roselinda

et al. 2016

International Scholarly Research Notices

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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver commonly caused by viral infection such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E but it is also possible by other causes. Infection with hepatitis C virus is also referred to as a disguise because the early infection is often asymptomatic that often goes undetected. This study aims at determining the several associated risk factors with hepatitis C serological status. The study design is cross-sectional. The biomedical data collection was carried out in 33 provinces in Indonesia with a population in urban blocks, census in Indonesia, where the sample is all household members over the age of one year from selected households by signing the informed consent. Total block census in selected urban area is about 971-block census with a total sample of 15.536 households. The results showed that there is a correlation between hepatitis C serological status and demographic group and that the age and occupation groups showed significant P value obtained at 0.001 (OR = 3.27, CI = 1.84–5.81) and 0.209 (OR = 0.23, CI = 0.59–0.94). In conclusion, there are risk factors such as age and occupation that have a correlation of being infected with hepatitis C serological status.

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Is dental extraction a risk factor for contracting HCV infection: Abs, RNA and genotype detection

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

Update on Transmission Modes of Hepatitis C Virus Among Volunteer Iranian Blood Donors: Analysis of a Matched Case-Control Study by Penalized Conditional Logistic Regression

Update on Transmission Modes of Hepatitis C Virus Among Volunteer Iranian Blood Donors: Analysis of a Matched Case-Control Study by Penalized Conditional Logistic Regression

Risk factors associated with HCV infection among adults in Damietta Governorate, Egypt

The Association of Hepatitis C Serological Status with Several Risk Factors in Indonesia

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