DH investigates septic shock cases after intravenous infusions, arrests 3 for unlicensed medical practice

The Department of Health is investigating two cases of septic shock involving individuals who received intravenous infusions at "Bioscor Hong Kong" in Central. Both patients were hospitalized and are currently in stable condition.

The premises, located in Room 2301, Crawford House, 70 Queens Road Central, offers hair care, beauty treatments, skincare, and intravenous injections according to its website. Preliminary investigation revealed two 57-year-old women developed chills, fever and vomiting shortly after receiving infusions containing Nicotinamide Mononucleotide on September 17.

One patient sought treatment at Queen Mary Hospital while the other went to Canossa Hospital (Caritas). Both were diagnosed with septic shock. During a joint operation with police at the premises, three individuals were arrested for suspected illegal practice of medicine.

The DH urged anyone who received injections at this location to seek immediate medical attention at public hospital emergency departments if they experience symptoms such as fever, chills, dizziness or vomiting.

The department reminded the public that injection procedures should only be performed by locally registered doctors, advising individuals to verify practitioners' credentials through the Medical Council of Hong Kong's registry. Under the Medical Registration Ordinance, unregistered medical practice resulting in personal injury carries penalties of up to HK$200,000 fine and three years' imprisonment upon summary conviction, or seven years' imprisonment upon indictment.