Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs

by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and European Monitoring Centre for Drugs

ecdc-emcdda_idu_guidance_20120125_0.pdf

This evidence-based joint guidance by ECDC/EMCDDA identifies good public health practice for prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs. Common blood-borne viruses in this group include HIV and hepatitis B and C. The guidance identifies 7 key interventions which, in synergistic combination, have been shown by evidence and experience to be effective in the prevention and control of infectious diseases that affect this group. A guidance in brief is also available.

Year

2011

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WHO European region
Harm reduction
Treatment
Prevention
Policy makers
NGOs
People who use drugs (PUD)

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