Stem Cell Infections in Three US Travelers Highlighted by CDC Report

Three individuals who traveled to Mexico for stem-cell injections not approved in the US have acquired drug-resistant infections caused by Mycobacterium abscessus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the infections involve severe symptoms and necessitate prolonged antibiotic treatments. The CDC warns healthcare providers and public health agencies to be vigilant for similar cases and offers guidance to individuals considering medical tourism.

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