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Low dead space injecting equipment has less space between the needle and the plunger after injecting. Blood and drug remain in this space, so if equipment is shared the risk of spreading blood-borne viruses, such as HIV and hepatitis C, is higher when there’s more blood left in the equipment.
This animation explains low dead space equipment and the benefits of using it for people who inject drugs, to reduce the risk of spreading blood borne viruses.
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