Septic pulmonary embolism in intravenous drug users

Conclusion: SPE in IDUs manifests with variable and often nonspecific clinical and radiographic features. For high-risk groups, such as IDUs, fever, acute thrombophlebitis of the proximal veins, and imaging findings of multiple nodules or local infiltrates, with or without cavitation, are highly suggestive of SPE. Association of the SPE and HIV leads to an unfavorable outcome.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Pulmonary Circulation and Pulmonary Vascular Disease Source Type: research