Question
Am I an HIV carrier?
18 November 2013. Related: All topics, Sero different couples.
My wife tested positive in 2006 and I tested negative. We have been testing every six months from then until now.She was put on medication since then & the virus is now not detectable.The question is,can I be classified as a carrier as the doctor stated when we went for testing in September 2013. I have since 2006 tested negative for both hiv elisa tests 1& 2.
Answer
Hi,
Thanks for your email.
I am glad to hear that your wife is doing so well on treatment.
The term ‘HIV carrier’ doesn’t mean anything. You are either HIV positive or HIV negative. Please see this question for more information about the term ‘HIV carrier’.
You could also have a look at our FAQs for couples where one person is positive and the other is negative for more information.
Hello Vicky and thank you for the question.
I don’t understand exactly what you are trying to ask, apologies.
If a person is living with HIV and is on effective treatment (which means their viral load is undetectable) they cannot pass on HIV to their sexual partners.
Please read some information about U=U here:
https://i-base.info/u-equals-u/
If a person is not living with HIV and wants to protect themselves (regardless of their partner status) they can use PrEP
Please read some information about PrEP here:
https://i-base.info/uk-guide-to-prep-february-2024/
Can your partner be positive and you negative and you start medicine