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Undetectable And Risk Of Hiv Transmission
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Undetectable & HIV Transmission RiskWhat is the "reality" of HIV transmission from an HIV Poz guy who has an undetectable viral load and currently on medication? I know from what I read it is still possible, but does the chance of transmission go down dramatically in your...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,So your Top Gun boyfriend is a singing fat lady???? Hmm . . . OK, whatever gets you thought the night guy.Regarding HIV-transmission risk, yes, driving the plasma viral load down to undetectable levels significantly decreases the HIV-transmission...
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My doc told me that on treatment transmission risk is extremely low. Is he correct? (TRANSMISSION RISK WITH UNDETECTABLE VIRAL LOAD, 2009)It is quite difficult to find specific answers and I was only able to find a study from Switzerland... Read more »Transmission (TRANSMISSION WITH UNDETECTABLE VIRAL LOAD DEBATE, 2010)My doctor and I recently had a conversation about an HIV positive man, on medication, who was able... Read more »
Articles
Undetectable Viral Load Essentially Eliminates HIV Transmission Risk in Straight CouplesA recent review indicated that heterosexual serodiscordant couples have a low risk of HIV transmission if the HIV-infected partner has an undetectable viral load as a result of successful antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. The study by the National AIDS... Read more »
Minimal Risk of Sexual HIV Transmission for Heterosexual Couples When the HIV-Positive Partner Has an Undetectable Viral LoadA systematic review of publications reporting on rates of HIV transmission between heterosexual couples, where the HIV positive partner has an undetectable viral load on ART, revealed minimum risk of transmission. Michelle Letchumanan, on behalf... Read more »
Estimating the Risk of HIV Transmission From Homosexual Men Receiving Treatment to Their HIV-Uninfected PartnersThe current study was designed to determine how the risk of transmission from HIV-infected gay men receiving antiretroviral treatment relates to patterns of patient monitoring and condom use. A stochastic mathematical simulation model was... Read more »
STIs: What Role Do They Play in HIV Transmission?Table of Contents The Basics How Do STIs Cause Inflammation? How do STIs Increase the Risk of Becoming Infected With HIV? How Do STIs Increase the Risk of Transmitting HIV? STI Rates on the Rise Do STIs Undermine Our HIV Prevention... Read more »
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HIV Transmission Risk
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I need to ascess my risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. 6 days ago, I met up with this man that I had chatted to online and we had unprotected sex.There was a lot of open mouth kissing and fondling. He proceeded to masturbate... Read more » Skin Abrasion on Penis / HIV Transmission Risk
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello.I just felt compelled to share an experience regarding potential HIV expousure through a tiny skin abrasion on the penis. In a trip abroad last year, I topped for a man of unknown status. I wore a condom, but after ejaculation I noticed that... Read more » HIV transmission question
Posted by smr, 1 Reply
I posted this earlier and it seems to have disappeared - forgive me if I'm overlooking something and making a duplicate posting. I am just wondering if anyone out there has personal knowledge of an HIV-positive woman who's viral load is...
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Transmission Risk?
Posted by grcboy77, 1 Reply
Hi,Recently I rubbed a girl of unknown HIV status through her jeans. It felt a little damp. About 5 minutes later I thoughtlessly picked a pimple which bled. What is my HIV risk? Read more » Advertisement
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