Vegas hepatitis exposure list incomplete

Vegas hepatitis exposure list incomplete

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LAS VEGAS - Health officials used an incomplete patient list to notify people exposed to hepatitis and HIV at a Las Vegas clinic, an epidemiologist testified Thursday.

Nearly 40,000 patients who received treatment at the center from March 2004 to mid-January have received letters telling them they are at risk for exposure and urging to be tested for hepatitis B and C, and HIV.

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I dont really know what to say except bummer.

Why would they reuse syringes and vials of medication?

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[edit on 6-3-2008 by earth2]