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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m undetectable?
The only way to know if your virus is undetectable is to get a test where the doctor takes blood. This test will show how much virus there is in your blood on that day. If the amount of virus in your blood is below the limit that the test can measure, then you Read More
If someone is undetectable, can the virus become detectable again?
Yes, the virus can become detectable again if someone with HIV stops taking their medication. This means that they can share HIV with others through sex or sharing needles. Periods, where the virus becomes detectable again, are sometimes referred to as viral "blips". Blips are when HIV levels are minimally detectable for a short Read More
Is someone who is undetectable cured of HIV?
No, someone who is undetectable is still living with HIV, and the virus will not go away just because they have an undetectable viral load. However, it does mean that people living with the virus can live a long, healthy, and normal life. By continuing to take their medication and see their doctor regularly, Read More
What does it mean for HIV to be untransmittable?
Being untransmittable means that during sex HIV cannot be passed from one partner to another. It also means that a person living with HIV who is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load cannot share the HIV virus with their partners. Read More
What does it mean to be undetectable?
Being undetectable means having such a low level of the HIV virus in the body that it is not detectable by HIV tests. This usually happens when people take their medications regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet. People who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) can usually become undetectable within six to twelve Read More
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