Montreal Unregistered Acupuncturist’s Clients Urged to Get Tested for HIV, Hepatitis

Published on January 9, 2024

Montreal public health is urging clients of a man offering acupuncture treatments in the city’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Officials say the risks stem from the potential reuse and cross-contamination of acupuncture needles, suction cups, and injections administered by Dashdorj Bayasgalan, also known as “Dr. Ba.” The Quebec Order of Acupuncturists notified public health of a potential safety threat after receiving a complaint from one of Mr. Bayasgalan’s clients. Public health says Mr. Bayasgalan is not a member of the order but provided treatments akin to acupuncture. The health agency says it’s too soon to know if anyone was infected, but it’s recommending that all clients who were treated with acupuncture needles, suction cups, or injections get tested....

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