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PRO/EDR> Bacillus cereus – USA: (DE) IV drug users, susp contaminated heroin
Other Human Disease -- United StatesThe Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced last week that it has been notified of 4 cases of _Bacillus cereus_ (_B. cereus_) bloodstream infection between July and August of 2016 in New Castle County. Typically a foodborne illness, these bacteria usually do not cause blood infections. 3 of the 4 cases of _B. cereus_ reported to DPH occurred in individuals who are intravenous (IV) drug users and currently use heroin. Symptoms of bloodstream infection Read more [...]
