11.   Many substance abusers have already been given diphtheria vaccine as they are considered particularly prone to catching infections, according to the Stockholm daily.

12.   Often these infections are caught while patients are in the hospital for other things.

13.   Some studies have concluded that a few patients caught infections like hepatitis or pneumonia from resterilized devices.

14.   Treatment with antibiotics is often successful if the infection is caught in time.

15.   Mid-Day reported that many local paramedics were not willing to treat patients for fear of catching the infection.