02/14/2019
Canadian travellers may have been exposed to difficult-to-treat, antibiotic-resistant bacteria after having undergone surgical procedures in Tijuana, Mexico, on or after August 1, 2018. In addition, if procedures were performed at Grand View Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, patients may also be at risk of exposure to blood-borne infections such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that you see a health care provider immediately if you have had surgery at Grand View Hospital or other medical facilities in Tijuana since August 1, 2018, and if you are experiencing signs of infection, such as fever, redness, pus or swelling at the surgical incision site.
Patients who have received medical treatment at Grand View Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, should see their health care provider to discuss being tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Until the results of these blood tests are known, patients should practise safe s*x and avoid sharing items that have a risk of blood-to-blood contact.
This event is a reminder to all Canadians that travelling abroad for medical care reasons can come with increased health risks. For more information on this event and what you can do to protect your health, read the public health notice: http://ow.ly/r9nR30nH0dg
