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General Reports

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Frequency, factors and costs associated with injection site infections: findings from a national
multi-site survey of injecting drug users in England.
Hope V, Kimber J, Vickerman P, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2008 Sep 18;8(1):120.
Paper

Accessing care for injection-related infections through a medically supervised injecting facility:
A qualitative study.
Small W, Wood E, Lloyd-Smith E, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2008 Jul 21.
Abstract

Chronic Venous Disorders and Injection Drug Use: Impact on Balance, Gait, and Walk Speed.
Pieper B, Templin TN, Birk TJ, Kirsner RS.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2008 May/June;35(3):301-310.
Abstract

Predictors of Bacterial Infections Among HCV-Negative Injection Drug Users in Rhode Island
Phillips KT, Anderson BJ, Stein MD.
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2008;34(2):203-10.
Abstract

Antimicrobials for right-sided endocarditis in intravenous drug users: a systematic review.
Yung D, Kottachchi D, Neupane B, Haider S, Loeb M.
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2007 Sep 19;
Abstract

Crack-heroin speedball injection and its implications for vein care: qualitative study.
Rhodes T, Briggs D, Kimber J, et al
Addiction. 2007 Sep 3;
Abstract

Migration and transmission of blood-borne infections among injection drug users:
Understanding the epidemiologic bridge.
Rachlis B, Brouwer KC, Mills EJ, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 May 5;
Abstract

High prevalence of blood-borne virus infections and high-risk behaviour among injecting drug
users in Tallinn, Estonia.
Uuskula A, McNutt LA, Dehovitz J, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Jan;18(1):41-6.
Abstract

Incorporating geographic settings into a social network analysis of injection drug use
and bloodborne pathogen prevalence.
Wylie JL, Shah L, Jolly A.
Health Place. 2006 Oct 28;
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Injection drug use and multiple infections
DG Fisher, G Reynolds, C Itatani
(132 APHA)
Abstract

Multiple blood-borne infections in injection drug users
DG Fisher, G L Reynolds-Fisher, C M Branson, C Itatani
(15IAC)
Abstract

Abscesses

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Groin Abscesses and Vascular Catastrophes in Intravenous Drug Users – Strategy
and Results.
Scheuerlein H, Ruff S, Haage P, et al |
Zentralbl Chir. 2008 Feb;133(1):55-60.
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence and Correlates of Abscesses among a Cohort of Injection Drug Users.
Lloyd-Smith E, Kerr T, Li K, et al
Harm Reduct J. 2005 Nov 10;2(1):24
Abstract

Amyloidosis

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Renal and gastrointestinal amyloidosis in an HIV-infected injection drug user.
Newey C, Odedra BJ, Standish RA, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 May;18(5):357-8.
Abstract

Bacterial Infections

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Predictors of Bacterial Infections Among HCV-Negative Injection Drug Users in Rhode
Island.
Phillips KT, Anderson BJ, Stein MD.
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2008;34(2):203-10.
Abstract

Cardiovascular Disease

Arterial Mycotic Pseudoaneurysms

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Arterial Mycotic Pseudoaneurysms
in Injection Drug Users
Tsao JW, Marder SR, Goldstone J, Bloom AI .
Ann Vasc Surg 2002 Sep 4
Abstract

Endocarditis

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Austrian’s syndrome: The first described case of pneumococcal meningitis pneumonia and
endocarditis in an injecting drug user.
Beadsworth MB, Wooton D, Chenzbraun A, Beeching NJ.
Eur J Intern Med. 2007 Dec;18(8):605-6.
Abstract

Nationwide increase in the number of hospitalizations for illicit injection drug use-related
infective endocarditis.
Cooper HL, Brady JE, Ciccarone D, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Nov 1;45(9):1200-3.
Abstract

Infective Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Users from Italy: the Increasing Importance in
HIV-infected Patients.
De Rosa FG, Cicalini S, Canta F, et al
Infection. 2007 Jun;35(3):154-60.
Abstract

Mitral Bioprosthetic Valve Endocarditis Caused by an Unusual Microorganism,
Gemella morbillorum, in an Intravenous Drug User.
Zakir RM, Al-Dehneh A, Dabu L, et al J
Clin Microbiol. 2004 Oct;42(10):4893-6.
Abstract

Ampicillin, Gentamicin and Teicoplanin as Antimicrobial Therapy for Recurrent
STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE and ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS Endocarditis
in an Intravenous Drug Abuser with HIV Infection.
Calza L, Manfredi R, Marinacci G, et al
Chemotherapy. 2003 Sep;49(4):206-8.
Abstract

Infective Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Abusers.
Miro JM, Moreno A, Mestres CA.
Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2003 Aug;5(4):307-316.
Abstract

Pulmonary damage caused by right side infective endocarditis in intravenous
drug users.
Zuo L, Guo S, Rong F.
Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2001 Jun;24(6):348-50
Abstract

Community acquired staphylococcal pulmonary valve endocarditis in non-drug
users: case report and review of the literature.
Edmond JJ, Eykyn SJ, Smith LD.
Heart 2001 Dec;86(6):E17
Abstract

Thrombocytopenia
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Thrombocytopenia in HIV-infected drug users in the HAART era.
Burbano X, Miguez MJ,   Lecusay R, et al.
Platelets 2001 Dec;12(8):456-61
Abstract

Cellulitis

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Bacillus cereus cellulitis from contaminated heroin.
Dancer SJ, McNair D,Finn P, Kolstot AB.
J Med Microbiol 2002 Mar;51(3):278-81
Abstract

Clostridium Infection

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Clostridium novyi causing necrotising fasciitis in an injecting drug user.
Noone M, Tabaqchali M, Spillane JB.
J Clin Pathol 2002 Feb;55(2):141-2
Paper

Unexplained deaths among injection drug users: a case of probable Clostridium
myonecrosis.
Williamson N, Archibald C,Van Vliet JS.
CMAJ 2001 Sep 4;165(5):609-11
Abstract

Clostridium novyi infection: a fatal association with injecting drug users.
Ryan JM, Paul J Curtis S, Patel N
Emerg Med J 2001 Mar;18(2):138-9
Abstract

Fasciitis

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Necrotizing fasciitis associated with injection drug use
Chen JL, Fullerton KE, Flynn NM.
Clin Infect Dis 2001 Jul 1;33(1):6-15
Abstract

HHV8

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Comparative prevalence of plasma human herpesvirus 8 DNA in sexual contact
and intravenous injection routes of HIV transmission.
Lin CW, Chang CP, Wu FY, Liu CL. et al
FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2008 Mar;52(3):428-30.
Abstract

HTLV

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

HTLV-2 infection in injection drug users in King County, Washington.
Zunt JR, Tapia K, Thiede H, et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(8):654-63.
Abstract

HTLV infection among young injection and non-injection heroin users in Spain:
Prevalence and correlates.
Fuente LD, Toro C, Soriano V, Brugal MT, et al
J Clin Virol. 2005 Sep 2;
Abstract

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Incidence of Kaposi Sarcoma Among Injection Drug Users With AIDS in the
United States.
Atkinson JO, Biggar RJ, Goedert JJ, Engels EA.
Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Oct 1;37(2):1282-1287.
Abstract

Mediastinitis

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Rapidly propagating descending necrotizing Rapidly propagating descending
necrotizing mediastinitis as a consequence of intravenous drug use.
Lin YY, Hsu CW, Chu SJ, et al
Am J Med Sci. 2007 Dec;334(6):499-502.
Abstract

Multiple/General Infectious Diseases

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Infections requiring hospitalization of injection drug users who participated in
an injection opiate maintenance program.
Bassetti S, Hoffmann M, Bucher HC, et al.
Clin Infect Dis 2002 Mar 1;34(5):711-3
Abstract

Catheter-related bloodstream infections in HIV-infected patients.
Nicastri E, Petrosiillo N, Viale P, Ippolito G. et al.
Ann N Y Acad Sci 2001 Nov;946:274–90
Abstract

Kidney Disease

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Nephropathy associated with heroin abuse in Caucasian patients.
Do Sameiro Faria M, Sampaio S, Faria V, Carvalho E.
Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2003 Nov;18(11):2308-13.
Abstract

Neurological Disorders

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Neurologic complications of substance abuse.
Brust JC.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2002 Oct 1;31 Suppl 2:S29-34
Abstract

Soft Tissue Infections: General

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Predictors of hospitalization for injection drug users seeking care for soft tissue infections.
Takahashi TA, Baernstein A, Binswanger I, et al
J Gen Intern Med. 2007 Mar;22(3):382-8.
Paper

Care of injection drug users with soft tissue infections in San Francisco, California.
Harris HW, Young DM.
Arch Surg 2002 Nov;137(11):1217-2
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Soft Tissue Infections Among Injection Drug Users — San Francisco, California,
1996–2000
MMWR Vol 50, No 19;381 05/18/2001
Paper

Staphylococcus Infections

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis with
panton-valentine leukocidin gene in an injection drug user with HIV infection.
Tsai HC, Chao PJ, Sy CL, et al
Intern Med. 2008;47(16):1485-9.
Paper

Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA) colonization and
infection in intravenous and inhalational opiate drug abusers.
El-Sharif A, Ashour HM.
Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2008 Apr 29
Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Injection Drug Users: Risk Factors and
Prevention Strategies.
Bassetti S, Battegay M.
Infection. 2004 Jun;32(3):163-9.
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Staph infections in intravenous drug users
F Altice
XVII International AIDS Conference
Poster

Streptococcal Infections

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Group a streptococcal infections in injection drug users in barcelona, Spain: epidemiologic,
clinical, and microbiologic analysis of 3 clusters of cases from 2000 to 2003.
Sierra JM, Sanchez F, Castro P, Salvado M
Medicine (Baltimore). 2006 May;85(3):139-46.
Abstract

Tetanus

Asia

     Thailand

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, and HIV infection among injecting drug users in
Bangkok: A serologic survey for developing an immunization program for injecting
drug users
S Sunthornchart, A Vinmutsuthon, K Netpianvanit, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Tuberculosis

General Reports
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Strain-Specific Differences in Two Large Mycobacterium tuberculosis Genotype Clusters
in Isolates Collected from Homeless Patients in New York City from 2001 to 2004.
Macaraig M, Agerton T, Driver CR, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Aug;44(8):2890-6.
Abstract

Yield of tuberculin screening among injection drug users.
Brassard P, Bruneau J, Schwartzman K, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2004 Aug;8(8):988-93.
Abstract

Drugs

     Isoniazid
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Effectiveness of Isoniazid Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Injection Drug Users in
Methadone Programs.
Scholten JN, Driver CR, Munsiff SS, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Dec 15;37(12):1686-92
Abstract

Isoniazid Hepatotoxicity among Drug Users: The Role of Hepatitis C.
Fernandez-Villar A, Sopena B, Vazquez R, et al.
Clin Infect Dis 2003 Feb 1;36(3):293-8
Abstract

A randomized, controlled trial of interventions to improve adherence to isoniazid
therapy to prevent tuberculosis in injection drug users.
Chaisson RE, Barnes GL, Hackman J, et al.
Am J Med 2001 Jun 1;110(8):610-5
Abstract

Isoniazid preventive therapy, hepatitis C virus infection, and hepatotoxicity among
injection drug users infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Sadaphal P, Astemborski J, Graham NM, et al.
Clin Infect Dis 2001 Nov 15;33(10):1687-91
Abstract

National Studies
     Pakistan

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Results of tuberculosis treatment among HIV+ and HIV- injection drug users
S V Minaeva, G F Moshkovich, N N Dunaeva, S V Nikonova
(15IAC)
Abstract

Wound Botulism

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Wound botulism in the UK and Ireland.
Brett MM, Hallas G, Mpamugo O.
J Med Microbiol. 2004 Jun;53(Pt 6):555-61.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Wound Botulism Among Black Tar Heroin Users — Washington, 2003
MMWR September 18, 2003 / Vol. 52
Paper

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