Cotton drugs

Ironically, while there is a paucity of literature and awareness in the medical community, cotton fever is a well-recognized syndrome amongst injection drug users. Originally coined in 2024, cotton fever was described as a benign self-limited febrile syndrome occurring in injection drug users who filtered their drug suspensions through cotton

Cotton fever is an illness that occurs when bacteria-contaminated cotton fibers are introduced into the bloodstream during intravenous drug use.

The term cotton fever is misleading, as the condition is not caused by an actual infection or fever. Instead, it is believed to be a result of the injection of bacteria or endotoxins that can contaminate the cotton filter used during drug preparation. When drugs are prepared for injection, a cotton filter is often used to remove impurities.

Cotton fever is an illness that happens to some people after they inject drugs. It's caused when bacteria, from reused cottons/filters or needles, is injected

Cotton fever is a feverish response that can occur when someone filters a drug through a cotton ball before injecting it into a vein.

Cotton Balls Cotton balls are sometimes used to filter drugs after they have been cooked. The cotton ball is dropped into the spoon, absorbing all the liquid and retaining the impurities. The resulting pure fluid is extracted via a needle. Ecstasy/Molly/MDMA

Cotton fever is primarily caused by using contaminated cotton in drug injections. When bacteria from the cotton or the drug solution enter the bloodstream, it can lead to an infection, causing the symptoms associated with cotton fever. This condition is more common among individuals who inject drugs using non-sterile techniques or equipment.

Cotton fever is an illness that happens to some people after they inject drugs. It's caused when bacteria, from reused cottons/filters or needles, is injected

Cotton fever is an illness that happens to some people after they inject drugs. It's caused when bacteria, from reused cottons/filters or needles, is injected