Question
Does PrEP work if my partner has a high viral load?
6 April 2024. Related: All topics, PrEP, Support.
If my partner has a detectable viral load (assume high) and I bottom for him can I get infected? i am on prep and adherent.
Answer
Hi there
How is your partner doing?
Are they currently on ART that is not working well or have they stopped ART or not started it yet?
If they have any questions about treatment, please let them know we can answer most questions either privately or online.
This service is mainly for questions about HIV treatment but we also have lots on info online about how well PrEP works.
All the studies showing that PrEP is really effective at preventing HIV transmission will have included all types of sex and people with all sorts of viral load levels.
People taking PrEP as prescribed have incredibly high levels of protection.
There is more information on this in this recently updated guide:
https://i-base.info/htb/47180
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