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Injection-Related Infections and Self-treatment Practices Among People Who Inject Drugs in Rural Appalachia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this study of self-reported serious injection-related infections among people who inject drugs in rural Appalachia (n = 463), 50% reported reusing syringes/needles, 70.6% ever had an injection-site abscess, and 44.4% of those with a recent abscess took nonprescribed antibiotics. The study identifies opportunities to improve harm reduction services.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf197

Authors: Laura C Fanucchi, Jennifer R Havens, Matthew Fahmy, April M Young

Institution: University of Kentucky

Language: English

Topic: HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,053