background hepatitis c virus (hcv) is a major cause of chronic liver diseases among chronic renal failure (crf) patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. the aim of this study was to identify the hepatitis c virus infection in patients under dialysis therapy from tabriz, northwest iran and estimate the risk factors. materials and methods sera of 462 chronic renal failure patients from five ...

hepatitis c virus (hcv) has chronically infected million peoples worldwide. spontaneous viral clearance occurs in 25% of affected patients.  the standard regimen to treat hcv infection is the combination of pegylated interferon and ribavirin.

OBJECTIVE To determine the extent of transmission of hepatitis C virus in sexual partners of intravenous drug misusers and to examine the relation between the prevalences of HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections in homosexual men and intravenous drug misusers and their sexual partners. DESIGN Serum samples collected between 1984 and 1988 were tested for hepatitis B virus ma...

BACKGROUND Knowledge of the number of persons with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the United States is critical for public health and policy planning. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of chronic HCV infection between 2003 and 2010 and to identify factors associated with this condition. DESIGN Nationally representative household survey. SETTING U.S. noninstitutionalized c...

Lichen planus pigmentosus is a rare subtype of lichen planus. We report a first case of lichen planus pigmentosus with bilateral linear distribution associated with hepatitis C virus infection. The lesion was improved after sun avoidance and treatment of hepatitis C virus infection with a combination of interferon and ribavirin. This case stresses the importance of screening for hepatitis C vir...

1. Among hepatitis B virus carriers, infection with genotype C significantly increases the risk of developing hepatocellular cancer compared to those without this genotype. 2. Among hepatitis C virus carriers, infection with genotype 1b increases the risk of hepatocellular cancer twofold compared to controls without this genotype. 3. Such increased risk should be explained as risk over and abov...

Treatment regimens for both substance abuse and hepatitis C infection are complex and evolving. New pharmacotherapy for opioid addiction allows for office-based treatment and, thus, an opportunity for expanded treatment in the context of hepatitis C infection. The current article addresses the newly evolving, complex issues in the medical management of hepatitis C and injection drug use.

Corresponding author: Dr Veenu Gupta, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Dayanand Medical College &Hospital, Ludhiana. Email: [email protected] This article may be cited as: Namita,Saggar K,Gupta V, Chhina D , Rai R Management of patients with hepatitis C infections in Dental Clinic.Int J Com Health and Med Res 2016;2(1):14-9 Article Received: 06-02-16 Accepted On: 03-03-2016 NTROD...