Friday, May 29, 2009

Exposed Veterans testing positive now at 48!

Four [4] more exposed veterans test positive after exposure to contaminated equipment at VA medical facilities, total now at 48.

Results as of May 26, 2009 shows a total of 48 veterans are now showing positive for infection after exposure at VA medical facilities. That adds 4 since last week totals.

Sadly, this may the way this will continue to unfold for months, with a few more veterans testing positive every week.

How long will this trend go on, well one report has stated that positive tests have occurred up to 27 months following exposure following a needle stick.

The break down is as follows:
Alvin C. York Campus in Murfreesboro
HIV - 1
Hepatitis C - 19
Hepatitis B - 6
Bruce W. Carter Medical Center, Miami
HIV - 3
Hepatitis C - 8
Hepatitis B - 3
Charlie Norwood Medical Center, Georgia
HIV - 1
Hepatitis C - 5
Hepatitis B - 2