Infectious Diseases in People Who Use Drugs Introduction - Takeaways - MDSpire

Infectious Diseases in People Who Use Drugs Introduction

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  • Laura Marks

  • October 7, 2025

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    Infectious diseases among individuals with substance use disorders have significantly increased over the past two decades.

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    Syndemic frameworks are essential for addressing the interconnected epidemics of infectious diseases in people who use drugs.

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    Barriers to HIV prevention, such as adherence to daily oral PrEP, highlight the need for long-acting injectable formulations.

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    Disparities in hepatitis C treatment access persist, particularly among marginalized populations, necessitating integrated care models.

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    Routine STI testing among people who inject drugs is crucial, as studies show a significant prevalence of STIs in this population.

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Infectious Diseases in People Who Use Drugs Introduction

  • by Laura Marks

  • October 7, 2025

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