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Bluetoothing: Blood-Injecting Drug Practice Fuels HIV Outbreak in Bolivia
El DeberLO·BO·2 days ago
A report highlights 'bluetoothing,' a practice where drug users inject blood from someone who has already injected drugs to experience a secondary high, potentially fueling HIV transmission. The claim is based on a news article, with limited corroboration from public health sources. This matters as it signals a novel risk behavior that could undermine HIV prevention efforts.