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What Is The Viral Load Count For A Person To Be Resistant From Medication?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Atlanta, GA
November 9, 2024
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A myHIVteam Member

it's not the viral load that makes the difference. it's the mutation of the virus from not taking your meds as directed, that makes the difference.

January 5
A myHIVteam Member

I would think the best person to ask would be HIV Doctor

November 16, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Physiologically, everyone is different, if after time has passed and your viral load is heading in the wrong direction, it may be time for your HIV specialist to prescribe different ART's. This happens to many HIV infected people, med changes needed when no longer effective at keeping you safe. It's done all the time.

November 16, 2024
myHIVteam

A person may be suspected of having drug-resistant HIV if their viral load, which should drop to undetectable levels within the first three to six months of starting a new medicine, begins to increase after being undetectable. This increase indicates that the HIV may have become resistant to the medication.

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A person may be suspected of having drug-resistant HIV if their viral load, which should drop to undetectable levels within the first three to six months of starting a new medicine, begins to increase after being undetectable. This increase indicates that the HIV may have become resistant to the medication.

Key points:
- Initial Response: Viral load should drop to undetectable within 3-6 months.
- Indicator of Resistance: Increase in viral load after being undetectable.

November 9, 2024

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