According to Fox News, "House lawmakers have started calling for an investigation into reports that more than 1,800 veterans from Missouri, Illinois and other states may have been exposed to HIV or other diseases while getting dental treatment at a VA medical center in St. Louis."
The VA reported that their equipment was sterilized but not to exact manufacturer guidelines. Both Republicans and Democrats are calling this unacceptable. The VA did say that the risk was extremely low, but still felt the need to send a letter to the, "1,812 patients who were treated at the medical center during the 13-month period," writes Fox News. The clinic now offers free blood test for HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening.
This announcement comes at a time when VA hospitals are already under scrutiny. Last year, three Veterans Affairs hospitals were under investigation for everything from incorrect treatment to poorly sterilized equipment.
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