Article
par
Storey, Denis
Date de publication
2024
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
No
L’objectif
To discuss the implications of the prevalence of xylazine in the drug supply.
Constatations/points à retenir
Scripps Research developed a vaccine to counteract the effects of xylazine, offering potential relief for overdose symptoms. Research has linked the surge in group A staph infections to the introduction of xylazine in the street supply of drugs, highlighting injection drug use and homelessness as risk factors. The majority of patients with blood infections presented with severe skin wounds.
Mots clés
About PWUD
Housing
Injecting drugs
Xylazine
