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An unusual infection in an injecting drug user.

Authors :
Gillis K
Seenan JP
Cahill A
Tyers A
Khanna N
Edwards GF
Diggle MA
Source :
Scottish medical journal [Scott Med J] 2011 Feb; Vol. 56 (1), pp. 59.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Injecting drug users are prone to atypical infections. We present a case of septic thrombophlebitis secondary to Fusobacterium gonidiaformans infection in a heroin user, which demonstrates the frequently unusual nature of pathogens and presentations in this group of patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0036-9330
Volume :
56
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scottish medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21515536
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1258/smj.2010.010025