Septic thrombophlebitis in a HIV-positive intravenous drug user

Septic thrombophlebitis in a HIV-positive intravenous drug user

Septic thrombophlebitis of the pelvic veins may occur secondary to non-sterile intravenous drug injection and represents an uncommon yet life-threatening condition, most usually manifesting with persistent spiking fever and limb edema. Risk is further increased in HIV-infected people. High clinical...

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Main Authors: Massimo Tonolini, Roberto Bianco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Subjects:
Computed tomography
human immunodeficiency virus infection
intravenous drug abuse
sepsis
thrombophlebitis
Online Access:http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2012;volume=5;issue=3;spage=274;epage=275;aulast=Tonolini

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