Investigations are underway in both NSW and Victoria into suspected botulism cases linked to unlicensed cosmetic injections. Three women in NSW were hospitalized after receiving anti-wrinkle injections at a private residence, while a separate case was reported in Victoria last year. Authorities are working to determine if the cases are connected and warn the public about the dangers of using unregulated cosmetic procedures.
An investigation is underway to determine if a suspected case of botulism caused by unlicensed cosmetic injections in Victoria is connected to a recent outbreak in NSW . ABC News can reveal another suspected case of botulism linked to cosmetic injections occurred in Victoria last year. The incident follows last week's hospitalization of three NSW patients suffering suspected botulism after receiving anti-wrinkle injections at a house in Western Sydney.
\New South Wales health authorities are investigating whether recent cases of suspected botulism caused by unregulated anti-wrinkle products, and injected in an unlicensed premises, are linked to another case in Victoria last year. Three women who were injected by the same person at a Western Sydney home earlier this month became unwell with symptoms of the rare but potentially fatal nerve-paralysing illness last week. One woman, who was being treated in intensive care, remains in hospital, while two others have been discharged, NSW Health has confirmed. \ABC News can reveal another case of suspected botulism following the injection of an unregistered botulinum toxin product was reported to the Victorian Department of Health in September. Botulism is a serious illness that can lead to nerve damage and is caused by a toxin found in bacteria spores present in soil dust and some foods. Cases have also been reported by people injected with counterfeit or contaminated botox, or by accidental injection of the toxin into the bloodstream. Symptoms can take up to two weeks to develop and include weakness, difficulty breathing, blurred vision and may require intensive care. The Victorian Department of Health is now coordinating with NSW authorities including NSW Health and the Healthcare Complaints Commission on their investigation. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) — which is responsible for regulating approved brand name anti-wrinkle injections — said it was aware of the cases in NSW, plus one other in the last 12 months, and was liaising with state authorities and other regulators. The TGA also said detecting and disrupting unlawful supply and advertising of unapproved and high-risk medicines and medical devices, including cosmetic injectables, was a priority. As of Thursday, the TGA's database recording adverse events showed only three reported cases of suspected botulism linked to registered brand name anti-wrinkle injections, in 2011, 2021 and 2023. 'Cosmetic injections, if used incorrectly, could result in serious harm and even death in the most serious of cases,' he said. 'Which is why it is so important that anyone receiving cosmetic injections does so under the supervision of an appropriately registered health practitioner.
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