Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 112, Issue 1, 47-49
Copyright © 1986 by American Dental Association
Delta hepatitis: another concern for dentistry
JA Cottone
Delta hepatitis is a defective virus dependent on hepatitis B virus for replication and transmission. Delta hepatitis infection is becoming more prevalent in the United States, especially in parenteral drug abusers; several outbreaks have occurred. Infection control procedures and the hepatitis B vaccine can protect the dental staff from infection and transmission.