How can needles and syringes transmit HIV infection?
Ans: Re–using or sharing needles or syringes represents a highly efficient way of transmitting HIV. The risk of transmission can be lowered substantially among injecting drug users by using new needles and syringes that are disposable or by properly sterilizing reusable needles/syringes before reuse. Health–care workers adhering to Universal Precautions can lower transmission in a health–care setting.
