How many people will be diagnosed with hepatitis C, B or HIV from this investigation?
• It is unknown how many people were infected at the clinic. Hepatitis C, B and HIV are routinely found in the population. A significant number of people might have been infected prior to their procedure. Although testing can determine if a person is infected, it cannot determine the source of the infection. How serious are these illnesses? • Hepatitis C, B or HIV can result in a range of disease severity, and can eventually result in death. • It is important that patients speak with a physician or health care provider if you have one of these diseases. A physician will be able to address specific risks for serious illness and develop a plan to monitor your health. How many cases of hepatitis C are reported to the health district each year? • On average, two cases of acute hepatitis C are identified each year in Clark County. • Most people who become infected with hepatitis C initially have mild or no symptoms and do not know that they have been infected unless they are tested by a doc
