Bacterial Infections and Drug Use

Can you recognise the signs and symptoms of a bacterial infection?

After completing this course, you will know several types of bacteria associated with drug use, vital harm reduction information and the signs and symptoms of a bacterial infection. You will also learn how to respond to a bacterial infection outbreak.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recall different types of bacteria often associated with drug use
• Explain how bacterial contamination can occur in the context of drug use
• Describe harm reduction information for bacterial infection in the context of substance use
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of bacterial infections
• Produce an effective response to potential outbreaks which can be implemented in your service