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the sign of hiv positive :: Article Creator How 'vampire Facials' Infected Three Women With HIV The HIV infections are believed to be the first linked to a cosmetic procedure in the US [Getty Images] A recent report on women who contracted HIV after receiving a "vampire facial" has raised questions about the safety of some cosmetic procedures. At least three women were infected at a spa in New Mexico in 2018, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that said the cases shed light on new ways the infection can spread. They are believed to be the first-ever HIV transmissions related to a cosmetic procedure documented in the US. But what exactly is a "vampire facial", and how did the women contract HIV after receiving it? And what can people do to keep themselves safe from infection when getting cosmetic treatments? Here is a breakdown of what we know and what experts recommend. What...