More Nevada Surgery Clinics to Be Cited

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY, Associated Press Writer, Medicine & Health / Other

The entrance to the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada is shown in Las Vegas, Monday, March 3, 2008. The city of Las Vegas shut down the clinic last Friday after state health officials determined that six patients had contracted hepatitis C because of unsafe practices including clinic staff reusing syringes and vials. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

(AP) -- A statewide inspection of outpatient surgery centers like the one believed to have spread hepatitis C to its patients has uncovered dangerous practices at four other clinics, a health official said Friday.

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