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Association between viral hepatitis B infection and halitosis
Dong-Hun Han1, Sun-Mi Lee, Jung-Gyu Lee
1Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|September 24, 2013
Summary
Viral hepatitis patients may experience methyl mercaptan-defined halitosis. This study investigated the link between viral hepatitis and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in breath.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Oral Medicine
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Oral malodor is common in liver disease patients.
- The association between viral hepatitis and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between viral hepatitis and VSCs.
- To determine if viral hepatitis is associated with specific VSCs linked to halitosis.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed 182 subjects, measuring hydrogen sulfide (H2S), methyl mercaptan (CH3SH), and dimethyl sulfide [(CH3)2S] using OralChroma(®).
- Assessed hepatitis B, periodontal health (CPI, BOP), and tongue coating score (TCS).
- Employed multiple logistic regression analyses to evaluate associations.
Main Results:
- Viral hepatitis showed a significantly elevated odds of dimethyl sulfide-defined halitosis (OR = 9.22).
- Associations between viral hepatitis and VSCs attenuated after adjusting for confounding factors like periodontitis and tongue coating.
Conclusions:
- Viral hepatitis may be associated with methyl mercaptan-defined halitosis.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms linking viral hepatitis to specific VSCs.
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