Question
How do I maintain U=U?
16 May 2023. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load.
I just recently became undetectable, my load has been very low since even before I became undetectable. I saw that you had to maintain it to not pass it on. Is that true? I had unprotected sex and I’m scared.
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
A viral load below 200 means you cannot pass on HIV. Below 200 means U=U applies.
U=U means that when someone is undetectable, they are untransmissable and HIV cannot be passed on.
So even with very low detectable levels of viral load, HIV still cannot be passed on.
Once undetectable, continuing with your medication will contain to maintain your viral load being suppressed and being undetectable.
As you are undetectable, there is no risk to your partner.
Josh.
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