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U.S. News VA: Some of the Tested Missouri Veterans Have VirusesJuly 14, 2010 At a House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing Tuesday in St. Louis, it was reported that some patients of the John A. Cochran Medical Center's dental clinic have tested positive for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. It is too soon, however, to know whether the infections occurred as a result of lapses in equipment sterilization. Two weeks ago, the VA sent letters warning 1,812 veterans treated there that the mistakes may have exposed them to viruses. So far 950 veterans have been tested, said Dr. George Arana of the Veterans Health Administration, who did not report the number of patients testing positive. Associated Press 07.13.2010  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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