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Nine group who received counterfeit Botox were hospitalized crossed nan country, nan U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Release
April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating astir 20 reports of group experiencing adverse effects from injections of counterfeit Botox.
The national agency announced its investigation Monday successful a statement, saying astatine slightest 19 group successful 9 states person reported experiencing harmful reactions to injections of botulinum toxin, amended known arsenic Botox, from unlicensed aliases untrained individuals successful non-healthcare settings, including homes and spas.
All 19 reported cases were women, nan immense mostly of whom said they received nan injections for cosmetic purposes.
Nine of them were hospitalized, of which 4 were treated pinch botulism antitoxin complete worries that nan botulinum toxin whitethorn person dispersed from nan injection site, it said.
Botulism is simply a uncommon though superior unwellness caused by a toxin that is produced by nan aforesaid bacterium utilized successful Botox and which attacks nan body's nerves and could consequence successful death.
The CDC said nan cases were reported successful Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Washington.
Some of nan issues nan cases cited see blurry aliases double vision, drooping eyelids, trouble swallowing, barren mouth, slurred speech, trouble breathing, fatigue and generalized weakness.
The CDC is urging those considering Botox to inquire their supplier if they are licensed and trained to execute nan process and if nan merchandise they are utilizing is approved by nan U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
