Question

My boyfriend just got diagnosed – am I a carrier?

14 June 2015. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.

Answer

Answer: Robin Jakob

Hi,

Just to clarify have you had a HIV test?

There is no such thing as a HIV carrier. You either have HIV and are positive or do not have HIV and are negative. If you are negative it is important to be safe when having sex with your boyfriend. If he is not on treatment the best way of doing this is to use condoms.

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