Hochman N, Ehrlich J, Zakay-Rones Z
Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
Isr J Dent Sci. 1989 Oct;2(3):158-61.
Herpes virus antigens were found in the sulcular epithelium of approximately 60% of patients with clinically healthy gingiva. In addition, specific antigens for herpes simplex virus (HSV) were found in the sulcular epithelial cells of patients undergoing periodontal treatment. Specific antibodies were also detected in 70-80% of the gingival fluids collected. On the basis of these data we hypothesized that the oral cavity may act as a preferential site for latent HSV. Thus, stressful events such as traumatic dental treatment and tissue damage may elicit herpetic episodes, risking dental personnel. Measures of precaution are indicated for routine dental treatment.
在临床上牙龈健康的患者中，约60%的患者龈沟上皮中发现了疱疹病毒抗原。此外，在接受牙周治疗的患者龈沟上皮细胞中发现了单纯疱疹病毒（HSV）的特异性抗原。在收集的70%-80%的龈沟液中也检测到了特异性抗体。基于这些数据，我们推测口腔可能是HSV潜伏的优先部位。因此，诸如创伤性牙科治疗和组织损伤等应激事件可能引发疱疹发作，对牙科工作人员构成风险。常规牙科治疗需要采取预防措施。
