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PRO/EDR> Botulism – USA (05): (NM) wound, injection drug-related

Botulism -- United StatesThe New Mexico Department of Health is investigating a case of apparent wound botulism in a 21-year-old woman from Dona Ana County, the department announced on Mon 11 Jun 2018.The suspected source of infection is contaminated black tar heroin, the department stated in a news release. The woman injected black tar heroin under the skin, also known as "skin popping." The woman is currently hospitalized.This is the 1st case of wound botulism that has been reported to the department Read more [...]