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The CDC identified the first cases of HIV transmission through cosmetic needles at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico, leading to infections in three women who received vampire facials. The source of contamination is yet to be determined, resulting in the salon's closure and legal action against the former owner. This incident underscores the critical need for stringent infection control practices in facilities to prevent bloodborne pathogen transmission.
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