Usage of low dead space syringes and association with hepatitis C prevalence amongst people who inject drugs in the UK

Syringes with attached needles (low dead space syringes [LDSS]) retain far less blood following injection than syringes with detachable needles (high dead space syringes [HDSS]). People who inject drugs (PWID) who share needles/syringes may be less likely to acquire Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection using LDSS, compared with HDSS, but data are limited.

Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - September 15, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Adam Trickey, Margaret T May, Vivian Hope, Zoe Ward, Monica Desai, Ellen Heinsbroek, Matthew Hickman, Peter Vickerman Tags: Full length article Source Type: research