ISSN 2756-3413
African Journal of Virology Research ISSN 3421-7347 Vol. 9 (1), pp. 001-003, January, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Review
The relationship between drug abuse and microbial infections
INABO, H. I.
Department of Applied Science, C.S.T., Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 11 October, 2014
Abstract
Drugs of abuse such as cocaine, opiates, alcohol, and marijuana among others alter the neuropsychological, pathophysiological responses as well as the immune functions. Studies have shown that there are correlative observations between the use of these drugs and increased levels of microbial infections among drug users. These correlations appears to have effects on the immune system and are receptor mediated, directly or indirectly. The numerous drugs of abuse and the attendant infectious diseases are discussed.
Key words: Drug abuse, microbial infections, immune system.