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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Australia: Prisons breeding ground for Hep C

Australian jails are a potential breeding ground for Hepatitis C, a former prison officer has told a Senate inquiry.

Ross Hannah says Australia could be gearing up for a tidal wave of liver transplants if more effort isn't put into preventing illicit drugs and syringes entering jails.

Mr Hannah said needle stick injuries were a growing threat to prison guards during cell searches.

Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/03/20/10/24/prisons-breeding-ground-for-hep-c-guard#JPfueRARkZuckYLt.99

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