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 Sane and thanks for getting in touch.
The science is very clear: you cannot catch HIV from someone who is not living with it.
I would be looking into your test: whether this has been confirmed.
There is a specific process of confirmatory tests when someone is first diagnosed.
Has this taken place?
I also feel there is no benefit in blaming your partner, or speaking badly about him.
Every relationship is a contribution of 2 people.
Every time we have sex it’s both parties agreeing to the conditions.
If this has not been the case with you and you feel you have been coerced, please speak to a doctor or nurse that can help you.
Hi
I tested positive while my partner of 5 years whose been sleeping around with people who are positive without using any protection and has tested negative since..what could be the issue here..?I’ve been testing negative before I met him and now I’m positive and his negative
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