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The hepatitis B e‐antigen positive dental school applicant
Author(s) -
Fredekind RE,
Cuny EJ,
Peltier B,
Carpenter WM
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/j.0022-0337.1999.63.10.tb03314.x
Subject(s) - serostatus , medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , hbeag , hepatitis b , family medicine , hepatitis b virus , virology , immunology , virus , viral load , hbsag
There are few guidelines available for dental school faculty and administrators in the management of hepatitis B e‐antigen positive (HBeAg+) dental school applicants. It is apparent that this serostatus is unique and requires a different approach from that used for applicants with other infectious diseases, such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The issue is examined from a number of perspectives, including the science, policy, legal, and ethical considerations confronted in establishing a policy for the HBeAg+ dental school applicant.