unbelievable

This article says that 1,812 veterans were exposed to hepc, hiv and hepb through a visit to a dentist office.  I remember hearing something about this on the radio.  If this is true think how many places do this and don't report it.  Scary

http://www.rense.com/general91/pos.htm

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I couln't get the link to wirk so here the article


Positive Hep B & C Tests In
VA Dental Patients
From Patricia Doyle, PhD
8-4-10
  
Positive Tests For Hep B, Hep C From Cochran VA Dental Probe
  
By Sandra Jordan Of The St. Louis American
Friday, July 30, 2010  
  
The Veteran's Administration today released the latest results of tests taken by dental patients at the John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. As of July 28, the VA confirms two positive results for Hepatitis B and two positive results for Hepatitis C. The data was presented at a Congressional hearing this morning.
  
Late last month, the VA reported 1,812 patients may have been exposed to Hep B, Hep C and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, due to improper sterilization methods at its Cochran dental clinic. An inspection revealed the procedure was in place for a little over a year at the facility.
  
The VA said it notified 1,769 veterans about the issue, and is working with homeless coordinators to reach Veterans with no known home address.
  
The VA said 1,598 responded to the disclosure by calling for an appointment for testing. Some vets opted to have their blood drawn by a private lab of their choosing at the VA's expense. The VA reported 13 vets declined testing or an appointment.
  
The may or may not be related to dental equipment issues at the Cochran clinic. The VA said it is performing more extensive testing to determine the time period and possible source of the infections.
  
The VA said it will provide all related health care at no cost to the infected veterans.
  
  
http://www.stlamerican.com/articles/2010/07/30/news/local_news/localnews00001.txt
  
  




  
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