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Unsafe injecting practices are associated with a substantial risk of bloodborne virus infections, most notably hepatitis C, and of injection‐related injuries and infections. Needle and syringe programs are cost‐effective interventions that reduce bloodborne virus spread in community settings. Needle and syringe programs are also likely to reduce the risk of injection‐related injuries and infections, including phlebitis, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, and endocarditis. The World Health Organization recommends the distribution of 200 needles and syringes per person who injects drugs per year as a harm reduction strategy.
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Authors: Alexander J Thompson and Michael H Levy
Article Type: Editorial
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