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  • Title: [Hemiplegia following injection of heroin].
    Author: Knoblauch AL, Buchholz M, Koller MG, Kistler H.
    Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr; 1983 Mar 19; 113(11):402-6. PubMed ID: 6844899.
    Abstract:
    Two young drug abusers with nontraumatic hemiplegia have been observed. Onset of symptoms occurred within minutes after intravenous administration of heroin. One case had cerebral infarction and the other cerebral hemorrhage. Hypersensitivity to heroin or an unknown adulterant may play a role.
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