Journal of Dental Specialities
Open Access
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

Oral manifestations of hepatitis B and C: A case series with review of literature

  • Author:
  • SB Bagewadi1, MP Arora2,, BM Mody3, B Krishnamoorthy1, A Baduni2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 96 to 101

1Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ITS CDSR

2PG student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ITS CDSR

3Professor and HEAD, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ITS CDSR

*Address for Correspondence: Dr Madhu Pruthi Arora, PG student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ITS CDSR Address: 4/37 Ramesh nagar, New delhi, India, Email: aroramadhu21@gmail.com

Online published on 6 October, 2015.

Abstract

Viral hepatitis is one of the most common liver disorders and is a major public health problem occurring in almost all areas of the world. Occurrence of hepatitis B and C can lead to complications due to liver dysfunction, immune complex disorders, chronic liver failure, and certain extra hepatic manifestations that can seriously affect the patient's quality of life. Awareness and recognition of these oral manifestations are of particular importance for the oral physician to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment and to take suitable measures to prevent transmission of infection.

Keywords

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Oral manifestations