Dr Patricia Hewitt said in oral evidence that she understood the decision not to undertake a UK-wide lookback exercise as soon as Hepatitis C testing became available in 1991 was a decision made by the Department of Health because no treatment could be offered. Read more about Dr Patricia Hewitt said in oral evidence that she understood the decision not to undertake a UK-wide lookback exercise as soon as Hepatitis C testing became available in 1991 was a decision made by the Department of Health because no treatment could be offered.
Dr Lorna Williamson said in oral evidence that letters regarding the lookback exercise were received by BTS in East Anglia on a Friday, and that the lookback was to start at the centre on Monday. Read more about Dr Lorna Williamson said in oral evidence that letters regarding the lookback exercise were received by BTS in East Anglia on a Friday, and that the lookback was to start at the centre on Monday.
Dr George Galea said in oral evidence that ad-hoc lookback was being undertaken in late 1993 in Inverness. If a donor was found who had later tested positive for Hepatitis C, they would look back and see whether the blood taken was still in stock, whether it was transfused or sent to PFC. Read more about Dr George Galea said in oral evidence that ad-hoc lookback was being undertaken in late 1993 in Inverness. If a donor was found who had later tested positive for Hepatitis C, they would look back and see whether the blood taken was still in stock, whether it was transfused or sent to PFC.
Gill Fyffe was unwell for seven years after her transfusion before she was identified as having been infected with Hepatitis C in the lookback in 1995. Read more about Gill Fyffe was unwell for seven years after her transfusion before she was identified as having been infected with Hepatitis C in the lookback in 1995.
The Haemophilia Society published a press release about the Hepatitis C infection of many people with haemophilia and its urgent consideration of the matter. Read more about The Haemophilia Society published a press release about the Hepatitis C infection of many people with haemophilia and its urgent consideration of the matter.
J S Metters, the Deputy CMO, wrote a memo to the CMO regarding the Hepatitis C lookback exercise and a helpline was set up to provide members of the public with information. Read more about J S Metters, the Deputy CMO, wrote a memo to the CMO regarding the Hepatitis C lookback exercise and a helpline was set up to provide members of the public with information.
The Expert Report to the Infected Blood Inquiry: Hepatitis stated that sexual and secondary transmission are rare in heterosexual couples (estimated at 0.07% per year). Sexual transmission of HCV between MSM is more common. Read more about The Expert Report to the Infected Blood Inquiry: Hepatitis stated that sexual and secondary transmission are rare in heterosexual couples (estimated at 0.07% per year). Sexual transmission of HCV between MSM is more common.
Dr Stone notified Dr Maycock that a donor with homologous serum jaundice had moved address so was still being searched for. Read more about Dr Stone notified Dr Maycock that a donor with homologous serum jaundice had moved address so was still being searched for.
In January 1948, Dr Maycock emphasised the need to establish a reporting system for cases of haematogenous hepatitis at a meeting of Regional Blood Transfusion Officers. Read more about In January 1948, Dr Maycock emphasised the need to establish a reporting system for cases of haematogenous hepatitis at a meeting of Regional Blood Transfusion Officers.
Dr Drummond, the medical director of the Cardiff Regional Transfusion Centre, wrote to Dr Maycock at the Lister Institute about the issue of post-transfusion hepatitis. Read more about Dr Drummond, the medical director of the Cardiff Regional Transfusion Centre, wrote to Dr Maycock at the Lister Institute about the issue of post-transfusion hepatitis.