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Montreal in December 2023 reported the biggest annual increase in new HIV cases in 10 years, but social media posts attributing the rise to Covid-19 vaccination are inaccurate. Public health officials say the jump is likely due to testing delays during the pandemic, and there is no evidence linking Covid-19 shots in Canada to HIV susceptibility.
The city's public health agency says the increase is largely due to a lack of testing in previous years and new arrivals from countries where the virus is endemic.
KEY POINTS A 39-year-old woman presented to the emergency department 3 times over 6 weeks with abdominal pain, constipation, nausea and vomiting. She had a medical history of hypothyroidism and infertility, and was taking levothyroxine, follitropin alfa injections and folic acid. She lived in a
The 39-year-old went to A&E three times in six weeks suffering from abdominal pain, constipation, nausea and vomiting.
A Canadian woman sought emergency care multiple times with symptoms of pain, nausea, and more. After investigation, it was revealed she had been taking Ayurvedic pills for infertility, resulting in a dangerously high blood lead level. Testing of the pills exposed noncompliance with health regulations. Lead contamination in some Ayurvedic medicines is a recurring issue, stemming from traditional practices. Further regulations and awareness are crucial to avoid such risks.