Abstract:Highlights
Clostridium botulinum
and related organisms are emerging pathogens in intravenous drug users.
Non-toxigenic Clostridia can cause invasive infections in the absence of clinical botulism.
Black tar heroin can predispose to Clostridial infections.
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