Prevalence and correlates of abscesses among a cohort of injection drug users

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recent studies have indicated that injection-related infections such as abscesses and cellulitis account for the majority of emergency room visits and acute hospitalizations accrued by local injection drug users. The objective of this analysis was to examine the...

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Main Authors: Hogg Robert S, Kerr Thomas, Lloyd-Smith Elisa, Li Kathy, Montaner Julio SG, Wood Evan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/2/1/24