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A recent CDC report has highlighted the dangers of counterfeit Botox injections, which have led to illnesses in at least seven individuals in Tennessee and New York. The report indicates that most of the affected women received the injections in private homes from unlicensed individuals. Dr. David Shafer, a leading plastic surgeon in New York City, has emphasized the importance of being vigilant against counterfeit injections. Additionally, a medspa owner has been found giving illegal Botox injections and falsely claiming to have proper licensing. Healthcare providers are urged to contact health departments if patients exhibit symptoms consistent with botulism. The CDC's MMWR suggests that further studies are needed to describe the clinical spectrum of cosmetic botulinum toxin injection effects.
So what was in these counterfeit Botox that led to so many illnesses? @CDCgov's MMWR this week suggests investigators turned up no answers so far, notes "Further studies are needed to describe the clinical spectrum of cosmetic BoNT injection effects" https://t.co/uXy1hVcKnL https://t.co/TeyqysJte8 https://t.co/WJ0wA4mdLF
A new CDC report on "unwitting victims" of counterfeit Botox shows that most of the injured women got the shots in private homes from unlicensed people. https://t.co/SKnzTQu1iY
Healthcare providers in TN & NY cared for 7 individuals who became ill after receiving counterfeit botulinum toxin injections. Clinicians should immediately contact their state or local health department if patients have symptoms consistent with botulism https://t.co/Yt3Ub0Ywt1 https://t.co/Dijz5XtCR3
