Hepatitis

News

1. 
   60 Oklahoma Dental Patients Test Positive for Hepatitis , HIV

   Thu, 18 Apr 2013

   have tested positive for hepatitis or HIV after visiting an 57 tested positive for hepatitis C , three tested positive for hepatitis B , and at least one tested positive test for HIV and hepatitis C , revealed the use of old
2. 
   Did Deceased Dentist Expose Patients to Infection?

   Wed, 10 Apr 2013

   were advised to seek tests for blood borne diseases like HIV and hepatitis b , but Larry Stewart said his son was tested and the results were dentist was accused of exposing 7,000 of his patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C .
3. 
   Patients of Deceased Dentist Exposed to 'Infectious Material'

   Tue, 9 Apr 2013

   comes less than two weeks after an Oklahoma dentist was accused of exposing 7,000 of his patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C . ABC News' Katie Moisse contributed reporting.
4. Hepatitis Scare at NYC Restaurant Sparks Call for Vaccines

   Sat, 6 Apr 2013

   restaurant had been infected with Hepatitis A . Health department officials are to Mexico and was infected with Hepatitis A ," the restaurant's manager and Mental Hygiene wil make free Hepatitis A vaccinations available for people
5. 
   Okla. Dentist's Former Assistant Gave Anesthesia, Didn't Know It Was Illegal

   Mon, 1 Apr 2013

   accused of exposing thousands of patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C told ABCNews.com that he sent her to Dallas practice and advising them to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C . The dentist's alleged practices came to light
6. 
   Oklahoma Dentist's Patients to Get Free Testing After HIV, Hepatitis Scare

   Sat, 30 Mar 2013

   at risk for contracting HIV, hepatitis C , and hepatitis B . More than 7,000 patients Exposed 7,000 Patients to HIV, Hepatitis The dentist's alleged practices tested positive for both HIV and hepatitis C . "I could not believe it because
7. 
   Oklahoma Dentist Could Face Criminal Charges

   Fri, 29 Mar 2013

   accused of exposing thousands of patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C may face criminal charges for his actions, Susan practice and advising them to get tested for HIV , hepatitis B or hepatitis C . Rogers said investigations by the state dental

Videos

1. 
   Thousands Exposed to Hepatitis A at New York City Restaurant

   Sat, 6 Apr 2013

   And they're urging affected patrons to get a hepatitis a vaccination. These isolated today. That's a fictional got employee travel to Mexico and was infected with hepatitis . Hepatitis a is a liver disease that usually spread through contaminated

   Hepatitis found at 0:06

   restaurant were told their final course may have actually been contaminated. With hepatitis . The seven it also on west tenth street between march 23. And April 2 Eyewitness News reporter Matt Goss. -- is -- west village restaurant known for -- Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine but now it's picked up a less favorable distinction. Investigated by the health department for hepatitis -- Health officials say anyone who ate dessert at -- between march 23 to April 2 is at risk. And they're urging affected patrons to get a hepatitis a vaccination. These isolated -- today. That's a fictional believe -- she's she's -- on the premises got employee travel to Mexico and was infected with hepatitis . -- Hepatitis a is a liver disease that usually spread through contaminated food or water symptoms include jaundice fatigue abdominal pain nausea and diarrhea. While
2. 
   Silent Killer: Hepatitis C

   Fri, 12 Mar 2010

   Virus free to a person living with hepatitis C that is life altering news. Do explaining what have to take his seat Hepatitis C is a common liver disease caused by a virus called hepatitis C virus CV. Unfortunately. Very

   Hepatitis found at 0:06

   Virus free to a person living with hepatitis C that is life altering news. Do you know someone with hepatitis should you get tested are there treatments that are working -- here with all the answers as doctor Ira Jacobson. Chief of gastroenterology. And -- pathology at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell. Welcome doctor -- it's great to see you good morning thank you so if you would please first start with explaining what have to take his seat -- Hepatitis C is a common liver disease caused by a virus called hepatitis C virus -- CV. Unfortunately. Very common infection. -- three to four million Americans are actively in chronically infected. The majority of people when they become infected with hepatitis C virus are unable to clear it becomes a permanent confection. Silently closing -- partition to be laid down in the -- a lot of our patients. In the direction it can take them -- cirrhosis with potential life threatening complications and so what are the symptoms that person to customers if you -- fact it's a very insidious infection in fact the majority of patients have no symptoms even is that scar -- Is being slowly instantly down inside liver that's very alarming so who is it is most at risk for anybody can get hepatitis C but there are certainly. High risk groups who should be proactively screened and identified -- that they can be helped. Anybody -- had a blood transfusion before 1992. Should be screened. Anybody with a history of injection drug use even on very limited occasions and even many years ago should be screened for hepatitis C . Routinely and patients should seek this out. Themselves they know they have that history also any history of in -- -- cocaine use with shares straws or other paraphernalia. Are at risk for having acquired hepatitis C and again I have to emphasize that it may have been on. Very limited occasions in the past even wants some of my patients -- -- wow that should be enough to get screened. Well certainly. But certainly enough to scare almost anyone into two wanting to get -- to tell -- a little bit about the. What what should a person -- -- if they fear they may have been exposed the if you fear you may have been exposed to hepatitis C you should consult your physician or any physician. And tell them about your perception that you may be at risk very important
3. 
   Dentist Allegedly Exposed Patients to HIV, Hepatitis

   Fri, 29 Mar 2013

   diseases ranging from hiv to hepatitis . Abc's chief health and medical they immediately be tested for hepatitis b , hepatitis c and hiv. After one of his patients risk factors tested positive for hepatitis c . In addition to allegations

   Hepatitis B Hepatitis C found at 0:43

   being sent to 7,000 oklahoma patients recommending they immediately be tested for hepatitis b , hepatitis c and hiv. After one of his patients with no known risk factors tested positive for hepatitis c In addition to allegations that he cleaned his instruments by improperly bleaching them which caused them to become porous over time he's
4. 
   World News 3/28: Thousands of Oklahoma Dental Patients Possibly Infected With HIV, Hepatitis

   Thu, 28 Mar 2013

   immediately. For diseases like hepatitis and HIV. After visiting their serious diseases including HIV. Hepatitis . Health officials saying they they be tested immediately for hepatitis B hepatitis C and HIV. They started investigating

   Hepatitis B Hepatitis C found at 2:02

   be sent to -- 7000 patients recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis B hepatitis C and HIV. They started investigating after a patient with no other known risk factors tested positive for HIV. And hepatitis C an investigation determined his outdated procedures may have increased the risk of cross contamination among his patients. For one thing they say
5. 
   Dental Patients Seek Answers After HIV, Hepatitis Scare

   Sat, 30 Mar 2013

   may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis by using unsanitary instruments has already tested positive for hepatitis C . The patient had no weather risk Urging them to get screened for hepatitis C hepatitis B and HIV. Police Friday are ABC

   Hepatitis found at 0:07

   of anxious dental patients. They may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis by -- -- using unsanitary instruments his office now being called a perfect storm for infections. ABC news chief health and medical editor doctor Richard -- is here with the latest and so many frightened patients out there this morning they are. Frightened -- one of his patients has already tested positive for hepatitis C . The patient had no weather risk factors other than receiving dental treatment in this office and that's what prompted the investigation. This morning more than 7000 patients of this man who Oklahoma dentist doctor Scott -- a receiving this letter. Urging them to get screened for hepatitis C hepatitis B and HIV. Police Friday are ABC affiliate KN XV captured video of remaining answering the door and a vacation home believed to
6. 
   Medical Technician May Have Infected Thousands With Hepatitis -C

   Sun, 29 Jul 2012

   than 3000. Former patients for hepatitis C but those plans were canceled have purposely infected them with hepatitis C . The fact that I don't know have already allegedly passed on hepatitis C the thirty patients. Virus that

   Hepatitis C found at 0:25, 1:12

   Hampshire was hoping to start testing more than 3000. Former patients for hepatitis C but those plans were canceled. And that has left some of those former patients a little bit angry. -- these people in New Hampshire are afraid that this man may have purposely infected them with hepatitis C . The fact that I don't know. -- by Clinton had that FI could that possibly contracted -- while I was there is

   in jail suspected of contaminating needles. That have already allegedly passed on hepatitis C the thirty patients. Virus that can cause serious liver damage. Potentially I could -- The unknown is the scary -- because you
7. 
   Hospitals Investigate Hepatitis C Outbreak

   Sun, 29 Jul 2012

   responsibility that they may have been infected with hepatitis c . The suspect, a traveling medical technician, the david kwiatkowski works charged with alleged ly spreading hepatitis c which can cause serious liver problems. I'm getting

   Hepatitis C found at 0:04, 0:42

   are facing the grim responsibility that they may have been infected with hepatitis c . The suspect, a traveling medical technician, the potential victims, patients at more than a dozen hospitals in eight states where he worked,

   hospital where medical technician david kwiatkowski works charged with alleged ly spreading hepatitis c which can cause serious liver problems. I'm getting healthier because with the heart disease and all of a sudden, bang, you get