NHS South Gloucestershire, NHS Bristol and NHS Bournemouth and Poole have sent out letters to thousands of patients warning them they might be at risk of contacting HIV as poor hygiene was maintained at a dentist's office.
The dentist in question has "worked at Frenchay Dental Practice in Bristol between January 2003 and July 2007 and the East Street Dental Practice for two weeks in December 2007." Some 5,000 patients who were treated in Bristol have been sent the letters.
Oral Health and AIDS - Introduction Treatment FAQs
AIDS has taken on massive proportions in modern times. It is estimated that over 15 million people are suffering from the disease and many more are harboring the dreaded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
AIDS has taken on massive proportions in modern times. It is estimated that over 15 million people are suffering from the disease and many more are harboring the dreaded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The General Dental Council has suspended the dentist pending an investigation.
Early History of AIDS
AIDS was first detected in early 1980s, among gays, Haitians and black Africans. HIV is a descendant of a Simian Immunodeficiency Virus.
AIDS was first detected in early 1980s, among gays, Haitians and black Africans. HIV is a descendant of a Simian Immunodeficiency Virus.
RAS
AIDS and Pregnancy - Treatment - Caring HIV Babies
The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is brought about by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus. In the USA alone an estimate of 120,000 - 160,000 women are HIV- infected.
The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is brought about by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus. In the USA alone an estimate of 120,000 - 160,000 women are HIV- infected.
