Fig. 4From: Options for reducing HIV transmission related to the dead space in needles and syringesa Volume of blood by barrel capacity and low dead space permanently attached needle or high dead space detachable needle after injection, booting, first rinse, and second rinse. b Volume of blood by low dead space design after injection, booting, first rinse, and second rinse. c HIV viral burden after injection, booting, first rinse, and second rinse. The asterisk indicates low dead space syringe with permanently attached needleBack to article page