{"id":35808,"date":"2024-04-13T02:45:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T21:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/cdc-investigating-fake-botox-injections-serious-and-sometimes-fatal\/"},"modified":"2024-04-13T02:45:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T21:15:58","slug":"cdc-investigating-fake-botox-injections-serious-and-sometimes-fatal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/cdc-investigating-fake-botox-injections-serious-and-sometimes-fatal\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC investigating fake Botox injections: \u2018Serious and sometimes fatal\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fake Botox is on the CDC\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that it is investigating reports of “a few botulism-like illnesses in several states resulting from botulinum toxin injections (commonly called \u2018Botox\u2019<\/u>) administered in non-medical settings,” the agency said in a statement.<\/p>\n

“We are coordinating a multi-state outbreak investigation,” the agency added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Illnesses have been reported to the Tennessee and Illinois health departments, which are working with the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the investigation, the CDC noted.<\/p>\n

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The CDC said it is investigating reports of “a few botulism-like illnesses in several states resulting from botulinum toxin injections (commonly called \u2018Botox\u2019) administered in non-medical settings,” the agency said in a statement.<\/span> (REUTERS\/Tami Chappell)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In Tennessee, four patients sought medical care after experiencing “botulism-like signs and symptoms” after receiving Botox injections for cosmetic purposes, according to an online statement from the Tennessee Department of Health.<\/p>\n

Two of the patients were hospitalized.<\/p>\n

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“Do not go to an unlicensed provider. If the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.”<\/p>\n

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“Joint investigations have identified concerns about use of counterfeit products or products with unclear origin administered in non-medical settings such as homes or cosmetic spas,” the statement said.<\/p>\n

The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a similar statement after two patients reported receiving potentially counterfeit Botox injections in LaSalle County.<\/p>\n

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The two individuals reported symptoms that included blurred\/double vision, droopy face, fatigue, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and hoarse voice, the statement said.<\/p>\n

The patients, both of whom were hospitalized, received the injections from a licensed nurse who was “performing work outside her authority.”<\/p>\n

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Botulism is a “serious and sometimes fatal” illness that occurs when a toxin attacks the body\u2019s nerves, according to the CDC.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Additional cases have been reported in Kentucky, Washington and Colorado.<\/p>\n

“The sources of these botulinum toxin products are unknown or unverified at this time,” the CDC stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Questions about product regulation and product investigation should be directed to the FDA.”<\/p>\n

What is botulism?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Botulism is a “serious and sometimes fatal” illness that occurs when a toxin attacks the body\u2019s nerves, according to the CDC.<\/p>\n

Initial symptoms usually include muscle weakness around the eyes, face, mouth and throat, which could also spread to the neck, arms, torso and legs.<\/p>\n

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“If the wrong patient begins having trouble with their breathing, it could be fatal.”<\/p>\n

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Other symptoms can include blurred or double vision, difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, drooping eyelids, slurred speech and difficulty moving the eyes.<\/p>\n

“What\u2019s particularly concerning are the respiratory problems that some are experiencing,” Dr. Salar Hazany, a certified dermatologist and reconstructive surgeon at Scar Healing Institute in Beverly Hills, told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“If the wrong patient begins having trouble with their breathing, it could be fatal.”<\/p>\n

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Botox is made from a specific type of Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that produces paralysis in the muscles where it is injected.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Dr. Craig Lehrman, director of aesthetic surgery<\/u> at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, noted that fake Botox has been an issue since the early 2000s.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, I treat several patients a year who have received non-approved injectables of things they are told to be safe, which ends up having serious consequences,” he told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“It has mostly been linked to injections in settings such as someone’s home or a poorly regulated med spa.”<\/p>\n

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Botox is made from a specific type of Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that produces paralysis in the muscles where it is injected, he said.<\/p>\n

“The people receiving the presumed counterfeit Botox are suffering from an illness that is similar to botulism, caused by the same bacteria,” he said.<\/p>\n

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There are strict safety criteria for the use and storage of Botox, and serious risks come with the injection of fraudulent or poorly managed products, an expert warned.\u00a0<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

There are strict safety criteria for the use and storage of Botox, and serious risks come with the injection of fraudulent or poorly managed products, Lehrman warned.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Botulism can carry detrimental effects ranging from infection, to permanent deformity, to serious wound formation.”<\/p>\n

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“\u200b\u200bCosmetic injections should be an FDA-approved product, administered by licensed providers and in licensed settings,” the CDC stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There has been a large increase in the number of people offering these services who are not board-certified in the fields of plastic surgery, dermatology or ENT, according to Lehrman.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“I would advise potential patients to do their research on the person who will be injecting them \u2014 and not just search for the cheapest option,” he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I would recommend going to a center that has rigorous standards of education and a track record of safety.”<\/p>\n

In most cases, Botox injections are safe, according to experts.<\/p>\n

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Anyone who experiences botulism-like symptoms following an injection should seek medical attention, according to health officials.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Laboratory-confirmed cases of systemic botulism occurring after cosmetic or therapeutic injections of botulinum toxin are rare,” the CDC said in its statement.<\/p>\n

Millions of injections are performed each year by licensed medical providers and have been shown to be safe when done in the correct manner, Lehrman added.<\/p>\n

“Those considering Botox should research the background of the provider and make sure that the practice has not racked up a number of complaints,” added Hazany.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“Do not go to an unlicensed provider. If the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.”<\/p>\n

Anyone who experiences botulism-like symptoms following an injection should seek medical attention, according to health officials.<\/p>\n

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Fox News Digital reached out to Abbvie (manufacturer of Botox), the FDA, the Tennessee Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Department of Public Health requesting comment.<\/p>\n

For more Health articles, visit <\/u><\/strong><\/i>www.foxnews.com\/health<\/u><\/strong><\/i>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

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Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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