- Hello Jeff - I first learned of this from a Promed email.
I was furious when I read the moderator's comment below: "Nosocomial
transmission of blood-borne infections, particularly those involving dental
procedures, are rare in the United States. It is not clear from this report
that the transmission of infection has been due to medial negligence, or
to some other factor. Further information would be welcomed." The
risk of CJD and HCV, HBV, HIV is NOT rare. You and I have posted and discussed
numerous US cases of such transmission over the years, especially Dental
clinic cases.
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- Patty
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- Positive Tests For Hep B, Hep C From Cochran VA Dental
Probe
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- By Sandra Jordan Of The St. Louis American
- Friday, July 30, 2010
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- The VA said it will provide all related health care at
no cost to the infected veterans.
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- http://www.stlamerican.com/articles/2010/07/30/news/local_news/localnews00001.txt
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- Patricia A. Doyle DVM, PhD Bus Admin, Tropical Agricultural
Economics Univ of West Indies Please visit my "Emerging Diseases"
message board at:http://www.emergingdisease.org/phpbb/index.php Also
my new website: http://drpdoyle.tripod.com/ Zhan le Devlesa tai
sastimasa Go with God and in Good Health
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