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What is cotton fever?
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Related to IV drugs: Cotton fever is associated with IV drug use especially heroin. It relates to the use of cotton to filter the drug. It is caused by a bacteria that is found in the cotton. It usually resolves without therapy.
Answered 4/23/2018
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Cotton Fever: Cotton fever can occur after illicit drug injection with symptoms of fever, rapid heart rate, headache, shortness of breath, nausea ; chills. It is associated with a bacteria called pantoea agglomerans.
Answered 10/1/2016
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I think my friend may have cotton fever from injecting meth, does injecting more meth help ease the symptoms?
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My 3 yo has orange tint to urine in diaper. No fever. Acting fine. Put cotton balls in diaper squeezed urine out. urine yellow. Should I still worry?
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I hVe a friend at my house he said he didnt feel well had to lay down legs cramping feels hot and not sure whT to do think it may be Cotton fever ?
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