Opiate Injection–Associated Skin, Soft Tissue, and Vascular Infections, England, UK, 1997–2016
oleh: Dan Lewer, Magdalena Harris, Vivian Hope
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-08-01 |
Deskripsi
In England, UK, hospital admissions caused by bacterial infections associated with opioid use have increased annually since 2012, after 9 years of decline, mirroring trends in overdose deaths. The increase occurred among persons of both sexes and in all age groups and suggests preventive measures need reviewing.