Bloodstream infections in Injecting drug users: A 15 year prospective single-centre study

Allen, Victoria B; Bechman, Katie; Klein, John L.

doi:10.1016/j.clinpr.2022.100159

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“…In addition, in a prospective study enrolling PWID presenting to the emergency department (ED) with SSTI, blood cultures were of low yield in PWID presenting with fever [30]. However, it could be argued that PWID are at a higher risk for bacteraemia from injections causing SSTI, and thus, early detection of BSI would prevent possible subsequent deep seated infections including endocarditis [31]. Individualized decisions need to be made when managing such patients.…”

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Community-acquired skin and soft-tissue infections in people who inject drugs

Allaw¹,

Zakhour²,

Kanj³

2023

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

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Purpose of reviewThe aim of this review is to discuss the latest evidence of the epidemiology, microbiology, risk factors, diagnosis and management of community-acquired skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in people who inject drug (PWID). Recent findingsSSTIs are common complications in PWID and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Infections can range from uncomplicated cellulitis, to abscesses, deep tissue necrosis and necrotizing fasciitis. They are predominantly caused by Gram-positive pathogens in particular Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species; however, toxin-producing organisms such as Clostridium botulism or Clostridium tetani should be considered. The pathogenesis of SSTI in the setting of intravenous drug use (IDU) is different from non-IDU related SSTI, and management often requires surgical interventions in addition to adjunctive antibiotics. Harm reduction strategies and education about safe practices should be implemented to prevent morbidity and mortality as well as healthcare burden of SSTI in PWID. SummaryPrompt diagnosis and proper medical and surgical management of SSTI will improve outcomes in PWID.

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Section: Medical Managementmentioning

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Community-acquired skin and soft-tissue infections in people who inject drugs

Allaw¹,

Zakhour²,

Kanj³

2023

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

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“…patients vulnerable to a wide range of infections, often life-threatening. the spectrum of infections in these subjects is quite wide, starting from skin infections, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, and even sepsis [2][3][4][5]. Bacterial infections are the most common in these subjects, since sterilization/disinfection methods of the injection site are not used during needle manipulation [6,7].…”

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Infections in Intravenous Drug Users in the Perspective of Infectious Emergencies

Qyra¹,

Puca²,

Çomo³

et al. 2023

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Introduction; An increasing number of intravenous drug users are seen in now days. Intravenous drug users (IDUs) are a group of subjects who inject different drugs, generally in the extremities. This way of taking drugs, apart from leading to an addiction, on the other hand also serves as the possibility of taking or spreading infections. The aim of this paper is to provide a brief overview of IDUs patients, who were presented to the emergency department of the infectious diseases service, and required further hospitalization, during the period January 2012 - December 2015. Material and methods: The study is retrospective and was carried out in the emergency department of the infectious disease service and the infectious disease service as well. During the period January 2012 – December 2015, 26 patients were hospitalized in our hospital as IDUs. There were 20 male patients. The average age of the patients was 32 years. The main clinical symptoms were fever, dyspnea, chest pain, pain in the extremities, edema of the extremities, necrotic ulcers at the injection site, jaundice in the sclera, confusional state. The resulting diagnoses were viral infections (HIV/AIDS infection, viral hepatitis), septic conditions (endocarditis, fasciitis), skin infections (cellulitis, S. aureus infections), pulmonary infections. Conclusions: Viral, bacterial and fungal infectious diseases are quite frequent among the people of this community. This is related to the way of life (poor social economic conditions, poor hygiene), risky sexual behaviors and the use of syringes from one person to another. The screening of this community is important to prevent any infectious disease.

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Bloodstream infections in Injecting drug users: A 15 year prospective single-centre study

Cited by 2 publications

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Community-acquired skin and soft-tissue infections in people who inject drugs

Community-acquired skin and soft-tissue infections in people who inject drugs

Infections in Intravenous Drug Users in the Perspective of Infectious Emergencies

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