I’m so confused on what is considered undectable. First I hear 200 or under was considered undectable,then they came out with other sensitive tests that say under 50 is undectable. Now it’s under 20. What’s next another sensitive viral load test that measures under 10. So confusing. I’m at 40 am I considered undectable with a 657 cd 4 count? My doctor says I’m doing fine but that doesn’t answer the question any thoughts?

The risk is so low and theoretical that it’s not worth worrying about. Think about it: HIV is transmitted through semen, blood, vaginal and rectal fluid, and breast or chest milk. People living with HIV who are treated with HIV medications and who are virally suppressed (undetectable) cannot transmit HIV through sex―the main mode of transmission of HIV in the U.S.―even if you come into contact with any of these fluids during sex.

But in the context of being masturbated by a person living with… read more

What's in my blood that will indicate that I am HIV undetectable? Is there some kind of dormant or "dead copy" of the virus that confirms that? Otherwise, if it's GONE, why are we still taking the meds? Thanks.

As per my last post thanks for all the great responses. I feel so much better I’m in the green zone. However lots of questions on what truly is undectable. So many different opinions even from doctors. We know the tests are getting more sensitive on viral load and soon I’m assuming that under 10 will be the new normal than the current under 20. With that being said does a 200 viral load considered to be worse then 100? Does under 20 mean better then 40? And So on and so on.or it’s all relative… read more

Well except for the United States as usual who ALWAYS lags behind.
You're hearing it here first:
Low level DETECTABLE now equals UNTRANSMITTABLE.
Read about it here at this link:

https://www.queerty.com/good-news-for-people-li...

There have been incidences that we all know of someone somewhere who deliberately infected someone.
What's your feeling on the topic?

Being gay I know all to well about HIV and AIDS however I’m beginning to realize that straight people have a different perspective on this subject.of course I’m talking strictly about Americans not other countries where hiv is mostly a straight disease.some people actually think HIV is no longer around anymore. Or they say ohh I saw a commercial on tv they found a cure right? I’m like no.i feel like we live in 2 different universes and yes I know straight people get HIV also but for the… read more