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CDC says 3 women diagnosed with **** after vampire facial, popularised by Kim Kardashian; know more | Life-style News

The Centers for ******** Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned of **** risk with vampire facial — a platelet-rich plasma microneedling procedure — that has led three women to be diagnosed with **** at an unlicensed medical spa in ******* States’ New Mexico. The investigative report believes it to be the first documented case of people contracting the virus through the cosmetic procedure, popularised by reality TV celebrity Kim Kardashian.

The April 25 report stated,”**** transmitted through cosmetic injection services via contaminated blood has not been previously documented”.

The report added that during the summer of 2018, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) was notified of a diagnosis of **** infection in a woman with no known **** risk factors who reported exposure to needles from cosmetic platelet-rich plasma microneedling facials (vampire facials) received at a spa in spring 2018. “An investigation of the spa’s services began in the summer of 2018, and NMDOH and CDC identified four former spa clients, and one ******* partner of a spa client, all of whom received **** infection diagnoses during 2018–2023, despite low reported behavioral risks associated with **** acquisition,” it read.

Human immunodeficiency virus affects the immune system (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

It further noted that although transmission of **** via unsterile injection practices is a known risk, “determining novel routes of **** transmission among persons with no known **** risk factors is important”.

The report evaluated the patient who received a positive **** antigen/antibody rapid test result. The patient reported no injection ***** use, recent blood transfusions, or recent ******* contact with anyone other than her current ******* partner, who received a negative **** test result after the patient’s diagnosis. “However, the patient did report exposure to needles during a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) microneedling procedure in spring 2018 at spa A in New Mexico. The procedure involves drawing a client’s blood, separating the blood into its components of plasma and cells, and using single-use disposable or multiuse sterile equipment to inject the PRP into the face for cosmetic purposes, such as skin rejuvenation and reducing the appearance of acne scars,” it read.

What is Vampire Facial?

The cosmetic procedure involves drawing blood from your arm after which it is processed through a machine to remove platelets. “The therapy makes use of the platelets in the plasma to stimulate collagen production, promoting skin rejuvenation,” said Dr Monica Bambroo, head, cosmetology and dermatology at Artemis Hospitals.

What is ****?

CDC defines **** (human immunodeficiency virus) as a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. “If **** is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome),” it reads, adding that there is currently no effective cure. “Once people get ****, they have it for life,” it adds.

With proper medical care, **** can be controlled. “People with **** who get effective **** treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners,” it states.

When is there a risk of infection?

Regarding the recent cases highlighting **** transmission through vampire facials, it’s important to note that such cases are extremely rare, said Dr Bambroo. “However, the risk arises if proper sterilisation procedures aren’t followed during the procedure. If the equipment used isn’t properly sterilised between patients, there’s a potential for bloodborne infections like **** to be transmitted,” said Dr Bambroo.

To mitigate these risks, it’s important to ensure that the person performing the procedure follows strict sterilisation protocols. “This includes using disposable needles and equipment or thoroughly sterilising reusable ones.  Furthermore, the healthcare provider must be trained in bloodborne pathogen control and have proper certifications,” stressed Dr Bambroo.

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