Wound Botulism Outbreak Among Persons Who Use Black Tar Heroin --- San Diego County, California, 2017--2018

During September 2017-April 2018, nine cases of wound botulism were reported in San Diego County, California; all patients reported injecting heroin and seven used black tar heroin, including subcutaneous injection in six patients.
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - Category: American Health Tags: Botulism Injection Safety MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Outbreaks Source Type: news