Other infectious complications in intravenous drug users. The compromised host.
This article deals with the infectious entities, excluding acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and endocarditis, the physician is likely to encounter in the intravenous drug abuser on presentation to the Emergency Department. Multiple factors may suppress the usual diagnostic indicators. Awareness of the common infectious problems in this population and a high index of suspicion are needed to render quality care in the Emergency Department.
Shepherd
S M
SM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
Druckenbrod
G G
GG
Haywood
Y C
YC
D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications*