The Centre for Health Protection announced yesterday (Oct. 2) that a 34-year-old woman in good health received a botulinum toxin injection at a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sept. 25. She subsequently felt unwell and was hospitalized for treatment, with suspicion of botulinum toxin poisoning.
The Centre for Health Protection stated that the woman went to the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department of Tuen Mun Hospital on Oct. 1 due to difficulty swallowing, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath, and was hospitalized on the same day. The patient's condition is currently stable. According to the clinical diagnosis, it is suspected that the patient has been poisoned due to the botulinum toxin injection.
The Centre for Health Protection further indicated that, based on the information provided by the patient, she could not confirm the professional qualifications of the personnel administering the injection.
The Centre has reported the case to Thailand and is conducting an epidemiological investigation.
The Centre urges the public that botulinum toxin injections should only be prescribed and administered by registered doctors. Those receiving injections outside of Hong Kong must be particularly cautious and confirm that the personnel are qualified or have registered with the relevant authorities.
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