Transmission of HIV through cosmetic injection services via contaminated blood has not been previously documented, the CDC said.
The other patient received a confirmed HIV diagnosis after hospitalization with an AIDS-defining illness in fall 2021.
Moreover, unlabeled tubes of blood and medical injectables were stored in a kitchen refrigerator along with food.
Additionally, unwrapped syringes were found in drawers, on counters, and discarded in regular trash cans.
An autoclave (steam sterilizer) was not found on the premises, the CDC reported.
Antiretroviral therapy can reduce the amount of HIV in the blood to levels that areundetectablewith standard tests.
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