Question
Is a viral load of 40 OK?
1 February 2018. Related: All topics.
I’m pregnant, and on medication. My viral load is 40, what can I do to make it lower?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
A viral load of 40 is excellent. This means that you’re undetectable, and that you can’t transmit HIV through sexual intercourse. It also means that there will be less risk to your baby.
You’re already doing the best thing possible by being on ARVs and adhering to them.
Hi Jackson, no you cannot. When you have a viral load below 200 it is not possible to pass on HIV via sex. This is explained by U=U: https://i-base.info/u-equals-u/
If your viral load is at 30 can you pass it