New Jersey Surgery Center May Have Exposed Thousands to HIV, Hepatitis

A surgery center in Bergen County, New Jersey may have exposed more than 3,000 patients infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, the New Jersey Department of Health announced this week. 

The HealthPlus Surgery center located in Saddle Brook sent out a letter this month notifying patients who had a procedure there between January and September that they may have come in contact with various types of infections. 

"An investigation by the New Jersey Department of Health revealed that during this time period, lapses in infection control in sterilization/cleaning instruments and the injection of medications may have exposed patients to bloodborne pathogens," the letter states. Officials say it's important for all patients to get tested, even if they don't "remember feeling sick."

"All of us at HealthPlus understand this may be upsetting," the letter adds.

All medical costs associated with the testing for various infections would be covered by HealthPlus. Most of the patients who were possibly exposed are from New York and New Jersey. 


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