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HIV Viral Load Testing

As a person with HIV, having your viral load tested will likely be an importantpart of your plan to stay healthy. You will have the test done regularly,and it will be one of several factorsyou and your doctor will look at whendeciding how to manage your infection. This brochure introduces you tothe viral load test and answers basicquestions about how it fits into yourtreatment plan. What is the viral load test? A viral load test measures...

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Unprotected Sex (FINDINGS SUGGEST HIV CAN BE TRANSMITTED FROM MSM WITH UNDETECTABLE VIRAL LOAD 2008) (SUPERINFECTION)

Hi --I am an HIV+ man who seroconverted within the last year. I recently started dating another HIV+ man who has been positive for 22 years. I'm currently not on meds with a viral load under 400 and CD4 over 600. His viral load is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,This issue comes up frequently. (See below.) I have no new information to report. I would still advise against Brokeback Mountain barebacking no matter how hot your cowboy may be in the saddle.Dr. Bob??? (Findings Suggest HIV Can Be... Read more »

low viral load

dear dr. if a viral load is low what are the chances of infecting someone when having unprotected sex? are the chances high or low?...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The chances are low, but not zero.... Read more »

Undectable Viral Load and Unprotected Sex

I tested postive in 1987. I have always been asymptomatic and healthy. I currently take Combivir and Viramune. My viral load has always been undetectable. CD4 always 500-680. Before testing positive my lover and I at the time had unprotected sex for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Kansas Prairie Man,Sixteen years, non-detectable viral load, and CD4's 500-680? Excellent! An inspiration for us all.Here's what we know about HIV transmission. Receptive unprotected anal sex with an HIV-positive partner has the... Read more »

Unprotected sex and low detection rate (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION, 2010) (PREGNANCY, POSITIVE FEMALE AND NEGATIVE MALE, 2011)

My wife is Hiv+ and has high CD4 count & undetectable viral load (has been for 9 months)and we wish to have a child.I am negative Hiv. Is this safe? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,See below.Dr. BobHIV and Pregnancy (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION, 2010) (PREGNANCY, POSITIVE FEMALE AND NEGATIVE MALE, 2010) Sep 12, 2010I am an HIV Positive Female my Husband is Negative, i am on medication since last two years my regime are (... Read more »

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Help me make sense of these results if you can - low viral load

Posted by Souledout, 5 Replies

Hi, I tested positive on 18th september. Massive shock all round and then the usual route of worry, stress and then acceptance. Great support from my friends and partner which has helped a great deal.

My doctor thinks my infection was in the last 3... Read more »

Unprotected Anal Sex

Posted by Anonymous

Are there ANY documented cases of HIV being transmitted from a person with an Undetectable Viral Load?

Please answer my question!!!!

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Unprotected Sex with an HIV infected Female

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hi There,

Im extremely worried after having unprotected sex with a female partner (4/5 times) who has today kindly anounced to me she is HIV positive. During those 4 or 5 times, we also engaged in Anal sex on one occasion. I don't believe, I had any... Read more »

Timed, Unprotected Sex to Get Pregnant

Posted by CSS, 3 Replies

I posted my story on another thread about magnetic/serodiscordant couples trying to have a baby, but since it was so long and the thread was pretty old, I thought I'd start a new one. Plus, I'd really like to hear folks' opinion on the matter.

I'm an... Read more »

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