Treatment experiences for skin and soft tissue infections among participants of syringe service programs in North Carolina

Treatment experiences for skin and soft tissue infections among participants of syringe service programs in North Carolina

Abstract Introduction Bacterial and fungal infections, such as skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and infective endocarditis (IE), are increasing among people who use drugs in the United States. Traditional healthcare settings can be inaccessible and unwelcoming to people who use drugs, leading...

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Main Authors: Mary C. Figgatt, Zach R. Salazar, Louise Vincent, Diannee Carden-Glenn, Kelly Link, Lauren Kestner, Tyler Yates, Asher Schranz, Elizabeth Joniak-Grant, Nabarun Dasgupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Drug use
Skin and soft tissue infections
Abscesses
Cellulitis
Endocarditis
Infectious disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00528-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00528-x

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