Infectious diseases/Illicit drug use

  • Case and Commentary
    Oct 2010

    Infective Endocarditis in the Intravenous Drug User

    James N. Kirkpatrick, MD
    Patients who use drugs intravenously may be at high risk for relapse, but their situation is no more futile than that of persons with diabetes and coronary artery disease who smoke and frequent all-you-can-eat buffets.
    Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(10):778-781. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.10.ccas1-1010.