Authorities in Sonora are investigating the deaths of six people after they received intravenous drips at a private clinic. All victims are linked to the same doctor who administered IV solutions to people who sought treatment for fatigue or hangovers. The investigation is being carried out by the Attorney General's Office of the State of Sonora (FGJES) in coordination with health authorities, after patients developed serious complications following the treatment. State authorities are awaiting the results of specialized studies to clarify the causes of death and hospitalization of the victims. The doctor involved in the case has been identified as 65-year-old Jesús Maximiano Verduzco Soto. Doctor Alejandro Macías stated that the use of these vitamin drips to treat fatigue or general discomfort has no proven benefit and can have serious consequences. He explained that the risks include complications such as vein inflammation, thrombosis, allergic reactions, or imbalances from excess fluids and electrolytes. 'Intravenous therapies bypass all immunity barriers and go directly to the sanctuary of the body, which is the bloodstream, and from there, if it's contaminated, an infection can spread,' he said. According to the investigations, the doctor not only prescribed the treatment but also prepared the mixtures and administered the drips to the patients. So far, state authorities have not confirmed his arrest, so he remains under investigation while the expert reports are being finalized. The affected individuals went to the clinic for general ailments, including tiredness, hangovers, or lack of energy, and received intravenous drips as part of their treatment. Hours after the administration, several patients experienced a rapid decline in their health. Among the reported symptoms are vomiting, fainting, bleeding, and organ damage. Authorities are investigating a common pattern in the cases, as all patients received the same type of therapy in the same location. As part of the proceedings, the seized supplies were sent to the Commission for Analytical Control and Coverage Expansion (CCAYAC), COFEPRIS's reference laboratory, to analyze their composition. 'Furthermore, the risks are of various types,' explained the doctor in a video posted on his social media about the case in Sonora. The greatest danger of the vitamin drips, he indicated, occurs when the solutions are contaminated, as they can cause generalized infections in the body. Histopathological studies are also being performed on the victims to identify possible cellular-level damage.
