Common Bacterial Infections in Persons Who Inject Drugs
Author Department
Pharmacy
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
3-2025
Abstract
Opioid use in the United States has increased dramatically. Bacterial infections are common among persons who inject drugs (PWID), and there is a disparity in the care these individuals receive. As such, outcomes associated with these infections can be poor. Healthcare providers can address these disparities through optimal pharmacotherapy recommendations and assistance with changing approaches to the management of PWID.
Keywords: endocarditis; infections; opioid use disorder.
Recommended Citation
Lorenzo MP, Adams KK, Housman ST. Common Bacterial Infections in Persons Who Inject Drugs. Medicines (Basel). 2025 Mar 28;12(2):8. doi: 10.3390/medicines12020008.
PMID
40265354