Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that three women in New Mexico have been diagnosed with HIV after receiving an unlicensed vampire facial procedure. The procedure, which involves drawing blood from a person’s arm and then injecting it into their face, is not FDA-approved and has been linked to other health risks, including skin infections and scarring.
Details of the Cases
The three women who contracted HIV after the vampire facial procedure were all in their 20s and had no other known risk factors for HIV infection. They had all received the procedure at the same unlicensed clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The CDC is currently investigating the outbreak and has identified the unlicensed practitioner who performed the procedures. The practitioner has been arrested and charged with several crimes, including practicing medicine without a license and recklessly transmitting HIV.
Risks of Unlicensed Vampire Facial Procedures
The CDC warns that unlicensed vampire facial procedures are not safe and can pose a serious health risk. The procedure involves injecting blood into the face, which can create a pathway for the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, such as HIV and hepatitis.
In addition to the risk of HIV infection, unlicensed vampire facial procedures can also lead to other health problems, such as:
* Skin infections
* Scarring
* Allergic reactions
* Blood clots
Recommendations for Consumers
The CDC recommends that consumers avoid unlicensed vampire facial procedures. If you are considering having a vampire facial procedure, it is important to make sure that the practitioner is licensed and that the procedure is performed in a safe and sterile environment.
Kind regards
F. Hillsom
