Post by Logan on Jan 16, 2016 5:35:14 GMT -6
CDC researchers say much of Kentucky at risk for HIV outbreak
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It was March of last year when Indiana's governor declared a public health emergency in Scott County, Indiana.
The number of HIV cases had skyrocketed. The virus largely spread among IV drug users sharing needles.
Now, more than 180 people have been affected, many of them also testing positive for Hepatitis C.
"I think it raised awareness all over the nation," said Kentucky Public Health Senior Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kraig Humbaugh.
Continue reading at www.wdrb.com/story/30980679/cdc-researchers-say-much-of-kentucky-at-risk-for-hiv-outbreak .
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It was March of last year when Indiana's governor declared a public health emergency in Scott County, Indiana.
The number of HIV cases had skyrocketed. The virus largely spread among IV drug users sharing needles.
Now, more than 180 people have been affected, many of them also testing positive for Hepatitis C.
"I think it raised awareness all over the nation," said Kentucky Public Health Senior Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kraig Humbaugh.
Continue reading at www.wdrb.com/story/30980679/cdc-researchers-say-much-of-kentucky-at-risk-for-hiv-outbreak .