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Seeking treatment for either, redness, tenderness and swelling or an abscess, sore or open wound at an injection site
| Redness, tenderness and swelling (N = 155), n (%) | Abscess, sore or open wound (N = 25), n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Have you ever had treatment? | 27 (17) | 19 (76) |
| Source of treatment | ||
| Accident & Emergency/Walk-in clinic | 13 (48) | 9 (47) |
| Needle-and-syringe programme | 6 (22) | 1 (5) |
| General Practitioner | 16 (59) | 6 (32) |
| Self-treatment | 13 (48) | 5 (26) |
| Other source of treatment | 6 (22) | 0 (0) |
