"Mother's Battle: Overcoming Fungal Meningitis from Cosmetic Procedure in Matamoros"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KVEO-TV
Crystal Villegas, a mother of three, is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with fungal meningitis following a cosmetic procedure in Matamoros. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to a multinational outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in the area, with two clinics associated with the outbreak being shut down. Seven people have died and nine cases have been confirmed. Villegas, who has a large social media following, has been hospitalized for two months and is undergoing extensive antifungal treatment. Her family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with medical bills and daycare expenses. Villegas urges others to research before considering cosmetic surgeries across the border.