Current management of HCV infection is based on Direct-Acting Antiviral Drugs (DAAs).
However, resistance-associated mutations, especially in the NS3 and NS5B regions are …

BACKGROUND: Dental health-care personnel are at an increased risk toward infections
caused by various microorganisms including hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses (HCV). A …

Dentists can be infected by HIV or Hepatitis B and C patients during their clinical work;
therefore, there is a need to know how they would deal with these patients. Knowledge …

Background: Patients carrying serious infections always carry a high risk of transmission
during dental treatment. Dentists by their positive attitude and level of preparedness can …

Background: Hepatitis C virus is a major health problem. It is spread by direct contact with
blood of infected person. Health practitioner including dental students who work in clinic are …

Introduction: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is considered one of the leading causes of chronic liver
conditions in the world. The primary route of transmission of HCV can be by exposure of …

Context: Viral hepatitis has become a silent epidemic and a major public health problem
worldwide. Among the viral hepatitis, Hepatitis C is one of most common dreaded infectious …