People Who Inject Drugs

Also written as PWID.

Right-sided endocarditis in people who inject drugs is commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and involves the tricuspid valve.

What our notes say

• Right-sided endocarditis in people who inject drugs is commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and involves the tricuspid valve. (Cardiology Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
• Parenteral exposure: Contaminated needle sharing among people who inject drugs (PWID), occupational needlestick injuries, or transfusion of unscreened blood products. (HIV and opportunistic infections)
• Viral: Chronic hepatitis B (endemic), hepatitis C (especially in people who inject drugs) (Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis)
• 7\n1.11 People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) and HIV............................................................................................ (Kenya-ARV-Guidelines-2022-2)
• People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) and HIV....................................................................... (Kenya-ARV-Guidelines-2022-2)

Study material on People Who Inject Drugs

• Kenya-ARV-Guidelines-2022-2
• Kenya-ARV-Guidelines-2022-2

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