When is an abscess more than an abscess? Syringe services programs and the harm reduction safety-net: a case report

• Main Authors: Marcus Castillo (Author), Margaret E. C. Ginoza (Author), Tyler S. Bartholomew (Author), David W. Forrest (Author), Cestaki Greven (Author), David P. Serota (Author), Hansel E. Tookes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Syringe services programs (SSPs) are able to offer wrap-around services for people who inject drugs (PWID) and improve health outcomes. Case presentation A 47-year-old man screened positive for a skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) at an SSP and was referred to a weekly on-site...