Alberta health officials are warning the public about potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens following reports that an Edmonton-area individual, Max Klein, was allegedly providing medical and aesthetic services from a home-based business while not licensed to practise medicine in Alberta.
Officials say people who received injections, aesthetic procedures, medical treatment or other health services from Klein may have been exposed to blood-borne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV, and could also face risks of injury or other health complications.
The province is reminding the public that procedures involving needles, injections or skin penetration should only be performed by qualified providers who follow appropriate infection-prevention practices.
Anyone who received services from Klein is advised to call Health Link at 811 and/or speak with a healthcare provider to determine whether testing, monitoring or follow-up care is needed. Individuals referred by Health Link will receive a full Blood and Body Fluid Exposure assessment through Primary Care Alberta, along with any necessary post-exposure prophylaxis.
The alert was issued under the authority of the Medical Officer of Health reporting to Alberta’s Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services.
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