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While our youth have always gone to get a tattoo as an act of independence, our Division has been concerned with hygiene and cleanliness standards. Primarily investigations are to reduce the risk of customers being infected. Within the city of Cleveland there are 4 establishments legally operating. If a sterile technique is not used, there is a chance of spreading many potentially life-threatening diseases through the piercing or tattoo. The most common diseases transmitted are hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Other diseases that can be spread from piercing include tuberculosis, syphilis or HIV. Bleed infections can occur if a sterile technique is not used.
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