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. 2021 Sep;42(9):3937-3938.
doi: 10.1007/s10072-021-05375-z. Epub 2021 Jul 19.

A video of best practice recommendations for making botulinum toxin therapy safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Francesco Bono  1 , Maria Concetta Altavista  2 , Roberto Eleopra  3 ; Italian Botulinum Toxin Network -study group of Italian Society of Neurology
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A video of best practice recommendations for making botulinum toxin therapy safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Francesco Bono et al. Neurol Sci. 2021 Sep.

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Abstract

The physician and patient come into close contact during botulinum toxin treatments, increasing the chances of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, it is essential to use an effective injection method that can prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus. In order to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during botulinum toxin treatment in the COVID-19 era, the Italian Botulinum Toxin Network study group of the Italian Society of Neurology has prepared a video of best practice recommendations on how to organize the work of a clinic performing botulinum toxin treatments.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; Italian Botulinum Toxin Network recommendations; SARS-CoV-2 infection; Safe botulinum toxin injection.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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