Pneumonia in iv drug users

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How many times did you read telling you that you never had an exposure?

I found this. It relates to IV use in general. We need more info about your specific situation. "Different routes of drug administration also produce different side effects. Intravenous users frequently develop illnesses associated with the preparation of drugs for use (i.e.

Thanks I wasn't sure because all info says its can't be transmitted through water, but then says that iv drug users shouldn't share water so that statement confused me.

what is chemotherapy? 2.what is anti rejection drug?what doesn mean by chronic long term iv drug user or heavy drug users?(what means by iv?)i mean how many day weeks moths or year ppl should take drug for being chronic drug users or heavy drug users ?would be greatfull if you answer those question. With best regard.

my sister used an iv drug in her arm not sure if the rig was dirty or whats going on there isnt alot of redness but i is swollen under skin more so than on top. feels like a pretty good not. Ive been drained before. I put her on an antibiotic and going to see if that works. is a week two long and it seems to be getting larger but just got antibiotic today.

Is it possible to become infected with the hepatitis c virus if someone in your home is an intravenous drug user who used drugs on my toilet and sprayed blood all over the toilet paper.....used by many in the home.....please beware all those who live with IV drug users!!!! Toilet paper can become contaminated with IV needle blood sprays........check please.....before u wipe.....as most iv drug users shoot up on the toilet!!!!!

The discussion was concerning a limited time needle exchange for IV drug users and getting the users tested for HIV. I want someone to find someone in authority to ask them to extend that testing to include HepC. I wish to say I asked MedHelp if it was okay to post this on the HepC Forum. I am strongly moved to reach out and THIS community is the best chance I see of getting to the right people as soon as possible.

I just wanna know what is window period for chemotherapy,iv drug users. Or chronic drug users ?please answer me all admins and members.

My sister is a recovering drug addict (IV drug use) I've looked up photos of track marks, but they all look so different. Hers look like tiny pin dots up and down the top of her arm and in between the vein looks dark. I also feel bad for her because she pulled her life together and if she is stuck with that "badge of DIShonor" for the rest of her life, I just can't think of anything worse. We both live in FL where long sleeves look stupid on anyone 358 days of the year. 1.

so no risk from walking around with bloody fingers everyday? just curious...but how is it spread among IV drug users if it can't last outside the body?

I have read here in this good forum that people who are on chemotherapy, anti-rejection drugs following an organ transplant, and chronic iv drug users. may test positive after 3 months to 6 months. my question is, does the CDC or FDA approved this information about these cases? if yes, If anybody have the link please post it.

In an adult, the only way you get infected by HIV is by having unprotected vaginal and/or anal sex by sharing iv needles with other iv drug users. The activities you mention are of no risk at all. You can put this behind you and move on. Be well..

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