Over 650 patients exposed to hepatitis B in Melbourne hospital
More than 650 patients may have been exposed to the potentially deadly hepatitis B virus at a Melbourne hospital.
The Herald Sun reports that a healthcare worker who was employed at the hospital over the last three years has just been diagnosed, meaning patients they treated have been put at risk.
An investigation has been launched into the incident by the Department of Health who are refusing to name the healthcare worker or hospital involved. Currently, 654 patients are being contacted as a “precautionary” measure so they can get checked for the virus.
Dr Taylor said there was less than a one percent chance of infection for those involved.
“The actual public health risk is likely to be low to very low.”
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