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Injection Anthrax
An anthrax disease that is characterized by infection at the injection site or deep under the skin or in the muscle where the drug was injected and is caused by heroin contaminated with anthrax spores.
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When to seek help
Seek medical help right away if you have severe, sudden, or worsening symptoms, trouble breathing, chest pain, or any symptom that feels life-threatening. This community is for peer support and education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Overview
An anthrax disease that is characterized by infection at the injection site or deep under the skin or in the muscle where the drug was injected and is caused by heroin contaminated with anthrax spores.
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