'Fake Botox jab left me in A&E with botulism poisoning'
Summary
An investigation is underway after 28 people in the north-east of England developed botulism from fake anti-wrinkle injections. Hospitals struggled to find enough anti-toxin because of the sudden rise in cases, which are usually very rare. Authorities are now looking into the illegal sale of fake Botox products.Key Facts
- 28 people in north-east England got botulism after receiving fake anti-wrinkle injections.
- Hospitals usually have very few cases of botulism, so they did not have enough anti-toxin.
- Nicola Fairley, a patient affected by the fake injections, had severe symptoms including drooping facial muscles.
- The University Hospital of North Durham typically sees no cases of botulism requiring treatment in an average year.
- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is investigating the illegal sale of fake Botox.
- Botulinum toxin, used in genuine anti-wrinkle treatments, requires medical licensing in the UK.
- Fake or poorly used Botox can cause nerve damage and a condition called botulism.
- Hospitals sought additional anti-toxin from other hospitals due to the sudden spate of cases.
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