Child Tests HIV Positive After Doctor Uses Same Syringe On Multiple Patients In UP
The girl¡¯s family has alleged that doctors at the college gave injections from the same syringe to several other children who were admitted for various illnesses last week.
In a shocking incident, a child tested HIV positive after a doctor used the same syringe on multiple patients in Uttar Pradesh's Etah. The incident happened at Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi Government Medical College.
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What happened?
The girl¡¯s family has alleged that doctors at the college gave injections from the same syringe to several other children who were admitted for various illnesses last week. The girl was admitted to the hospital on February 20.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday said an explanation has been sought from the principal of the college. He said that strict action would be taken against those found guilty in the matter. He also tweeted that an investigation has been launched against the culprits.
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The parents of the child met the District Magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal after they said she was forced out of the hospital following her diagnosis.
The district magistrate, who ordered an inquiry into the alleged incident, when asked about it, said that after getting the complaint, an investigation was instituted and handed over to the chief medical officer (CMO).
Etah CMO Umesh Kumar Tripathi said he was aware about the alleged incident and the district magistrate has ordered an inquiry into it. The report will be sent to the district magistrate after the probe gets over, he said.
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What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life.
Even though there's no cure for HIV/AIDS medications can control the infection and prevent the progression of the disease.
Antiviral treatments for HIV have reduced AIDS deaths around the world, and international organizations are working to increase the availability of prevention measures and treatment in resource-poor countries.
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