Drug Use Is Associated With Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in a Large Urban Jail: 2011-2015

Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Betsy SzetoElaine L Larson

Abstract

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are a common problem in jails in the United States. This study aimed to identify factors associated with purulent SSTIs in the New York City jail system. We conducted a case-control study of purulent SSTIs at the New York City jail. Cases were matched to controls by visit date to the jail's urgent care clinic. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted using conditional logistic regression. From April 2011 to April 2015, 1010 cases of SSTIs were identified and matched to 1010 controls. In multivariable analyses, report upon entry to jail of current injection drug use (odds ratio [OR], 2.76; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.77-4.31), current snorting of drugs (OR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.12-2.00), current heroin use (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.08-2.17), current cocaine use (OR, 1.76; 95% CI, 1.18-2.65), and antibiotic use within the previous 6 months (OR, 4.05; 95% CI, 2.98-5.49) were significantly associated with SSTI diagnosis. Skin and soft tissue infections were strongly associated with a history of drug use at jail entry. Targeting intravenous drug use may be a preventive strategy for SSTIs in this population. Strategies such as harm reduction programs may be investigated.

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