Nurse w/ HEP C and on immigrant petition for US: PLS HELP!

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Hi to all!

This is my first time to join in this site and I find it interesting and informative. Just want to share my feelings with you guys and hope someone could help me to ease the pain I'm expereincing now...

I was recently diagnosed with HEP C after I had a blood test as part of the requirements for employment as staff nurse in one of the high standard hospitals here in Manila. After finding this out, I'm so depressed and kept on thinking as to how, when, and where I got this infectious disease. In addtion to the depression I'm experiencing now, the hospital where I was applying told me I cannot work in their hospital because of the diseases condition I have now.:o

What I'm worrying as of this moment is that is there still a chance for me to work in US after having this kind of disease? My employer in US had already filed for an immigrant petition for me all before I know I have this condition. I called up St. Lukes & US embassy Manila regarding this matter however both told me that my condition is highly infectious and I "might" be denied to enter US territory.

Is there someone out here can share with me with their knowledge regarding this matter?

Thank you so much.. I highly appreciate your response in this thread. God bless as all.

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good threads and links for reference:

hepatitis: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/

hepatitis b and migration to usa :

https://allnurses.com/forums/f75/hepatitis-b-dependent-228220.html

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/b/acip_faq_fb.htm#gp

"i am applying for immigration to the united states. my hbsag test was positive. will this affect my application?

no. testing positive for hbsag should not affect your application for immigration. hbsag-positive persons are considered eligible for migration and adjustment-of-visa status. you will need to be counseled and have follow-up medical evaluation and care in your u.s. resettlement community."

hepatitis c and health care workers:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htm#3h

should hcv-infected healthcare workers be restricted in their work?

no, there are no recommendations to restrict a healthcare worker who is infected with hcv. the risk of transmission from an infected healthcare worker to a patient appears to be very low. as recommended for all healthcare workers, those who are hcv positive should follow strict aseptic technique and standard precautions, including appropriate use of hand washing, protective barriers, and care in the use and disposal of needles and other sharp instruments.

how can a person protect themselves from getting hepatitis c and other diseases spread by contact with human blood?

  • don't ever shoot drugs. if you shoot drugs, stop and get into a treatment program. if you can't stop, never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug works, and get vaccinated against hepatitis a and hepatitis b.
  • do not share toothbrushes, razors, or other personal care articles. they might have blood on them.
  • if you are a healthcare worker, always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps. get vaccinated against hepatitis b
  • consider the health risks if you are thinking about getting a tattoo or body piercing: you can get infected if:
    • the tools that are used have someone else's blood on them.
    • the artist or piercer doesn't follow good health practices, such as washing hands and using disposable gloves.

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Do note that the above are just general guidelines from CDC re: immigration for those with hepatitis B or C. As you know, each hospital may choose to follow their own policy.

*Additional references re: hepatitis B/C and working as a HC provider:

http://www.hepcprimer.com/patient/patient8.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f86/nurses-hepatitis-c-156834.html

http://www.needlestick.org/dlwa/osh/wp2.htm

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Do note that the above are just general guidelines from CDC re: immigration for those with hepatitis B or C. As you know, each hospital may choose to follow their own policy.

*Additional references re: hepatitis B/C and working as a HC provider:

http://www.hepcprimer.com/patient/patient8.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f86/nurses-hepatitis-c-156834.html

http://www.needlestick.org/dlwa/osh/wp2.htm

A million thanx to you lawrence01 for the infos as well as the time you spent in responding my thread.... Somehow you ease the sadness I am feeling now. God bless you.

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