POST - EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT AGAINST HEPATITIS B VIRUS AT THE DENTAL OFFICE – A REVIEW

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to review the modalities of management employed following an accidental exposure to the fatal blood-borne pathogen -Hepatitis B virus. An online search of literature was carried out using the keywords: “Hepatitis B”,” Occupational Exposure”, “Post -exposure prophylaxis”. The information about the post -exposure management against hepatitis B virus in dental office     was reviewed.