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Table 2 Dental study data and HVC detected in saliva

From: Detection of hepatitis C virus RNA in saliva of patients with active infection not associated with periodontal or liver disease severity

MGI

n(%)

  Healthy (0.0–0.1)

3 (6.7)

  Mild (0.2–1.0)

10 (22.2)

  Moderate (1.1–2.0)

7 (15.5)

  Severe (>2.0)

25 (55.6)

Dental plaque (%)

  Good (≤20%)

4 (8.9)

  Acceptable (20%–40%)

16 (35.6)

  Unacceptable (>40%)

25 (55.6)

Salivary HCV

 

  Detected

29 (64.4)

  Not detected

16 (35.6)

  1. MGI, modified gingival index.
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BMC Infectious Diseases

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