Philadelphia Dental Clinic Patients Urged to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatitis After Potential Exposure
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued an urgent notification to patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square dental clinic regarding potential exposure to HIV and hepatitis B and C. Officials are advising individuals who received treatment at this Center City office to get tested for these infections. The dental clinic has been temporarily closed, and the health department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the exposure risk. Patients are encouraged to take immediate action to ensure their health and safety.
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