TY  - JOUR
T1  - Prevalence of Viral Hepatitis and HIV among Dental Patients in Babylon City: Emphasis on Screening in first dental specialized Center
AU - Jaleel, Abood Saja
        AU - Hussein, Haider
        AU - Ejresh, Mohammed
        
JO  - ACE Research Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
VL  - 6
IS  - 1
SP  - 14
EP  - 19
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 2520-3975
DO  - 10.36478/acerjmb.2026.14.19
UR  - https://theacepublications.com/article-detail.php?art=280-ACE-RJMB
KW  - Viral Hepatitis
KW  - HIV
KW  - Dental Patients
KW  - Iraq
AB  - This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV
among dental patients attending the First Specialized Dental Center in
Babylon City and to highlight the importance of routine viral screening
in dental practice. The prevalence of HBV and HCV among dental
patients in Babylon City was low, and no HIV infections were identified.
HCV infection showed a significant association with age group and travel
history.
ER  -