[HTML][HTML] Drug use practices and wound care experiences in the age of xylazine adulteration
Structured abstract Introduction Exposure to xylazine has been associated with wounds
distinct from typical injection-related skin and soft tissue infections. We sought to understand …
distinct from typical injection-related skin and soft tissue infections. We sought to understand …
Evaluation of the ARK Diagnostics immunoassay for qualitative detection of xylazine in urine
PB Kyle, CJ Mattiello, A Hua, JM Toohey… - Journal of Analytical …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Xylazine exposure is common in some US cities, but a commercial assay for routine
laboratory testing for xylazine is not currently available. We evaluated a pre-release version …
laboratory testing for xylazine is not currently available. We evaluated a pre-release version …
Clinical performance of a new lateral flow immunoassay for xylazine detection
L Contella, ML Snyder, P Kang, NV Tolan… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Objectives Xylazine is a potent sedative used in veterinary medicine. Recently, recreational
drugs such as fentanyl have been found to contain xylazine, increasing the risk of respiratory …
drugs such as fentanyl have been found to contain xylazine, increasing the risk of respiratory …
Psychosocial Impact of Suspected Xylazine-Associated Skin Wounds Among People Using Fentanyl, Philadelphia, 2022 to 2023
PJA Kelly, AB Jessop, M Scialanca… - Substance Use & …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The United States opioid crisis has been worsened by the emergence of
fentanyl adulterated or associated with the veterinary sedative xylazine. Designated by the …
fentanyl adulterated or associated with the veterinary sedative xylazine. Designated by the …