Streptococcus Milleri and Complex Groin Abscesses in Intravenous Drug Abusers

D. M. Hemingway; A. E. Balfour; A. C. Mccartney; D. P. Leiberman

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Streptococcus Milleri and Complex Groin Abscesses in Intravenous Drug Abusers

D. M. Hemingway, A. E. Balfour, A. C. Mccartney, D. P. Leiberman

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Abstract

Intravenous drug abuse is an increasing problem. Septic complications occur frequently at the injection site, especially in the groin where large abscesses around the femoral vessels can threaten life or limb. We report four patients with extensive or complex groin abscesses following attempted self-injection into the femoral vein. Streptococcus milleri was cultured from all of these abscesses and prompted a review of the isolation of this organism in this hospital.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	116-117
Number of pages	2
Journal	Scottish Medical Journal
Volume	37
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/003693309203700407
Publication status	Published - Aug 1992
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

drug abuse
groin injections
Streptococcus milleri

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