Opiate Injection–Associated Skin, Soft Tissue, and Vascular Infections, England, UK, 1997–2016

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Opiate Injection–Associated Skin, Soft Tissue, and Vascular Infections, England, UK, 1997–2016

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By Lewer, Dan ; Harris, Magdalena ; Hope, Vivian

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Alternative Title:

Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:

Lewer, Dan ; Harris, Magdalena ; Hope, Vivian
Description:

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.
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Emerg Infect Dis. 23(8):1400-1403.
Pubmed ID:

28726606
Pubmed Central ID:

PMC5547794
Document Type:

Journal Article
Genre:

Historical Article
Place as Subject:

England
Volume:

23
Issue:

8
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/47414/cdc_47414_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 1.02 MB]
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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urn:sha256:4d0fe2ec96cd50b3b73e4b4d27b99719ff8b7b5115f7c61cdc0893178a455ae3

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