CDC describes how unlicensed ‘vampire facial’ treatment infected women with HIV

Three women likely were infected with HIV after undergoing “vampire facials” at an unlicensed New Mexico spa, the first known instance of the virus being transmitted through cosmetic injection services. The investigation shows the dangers of unlicensed establishments that mix medical procedures with beauty treatments. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Thursday, the investigation began in summer 2018 when a woman with no known HIV risk factors was diagnosed. The patient reported no injection drug …