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Great question! For someone who is HIV-negative but has a partner who is HIV-positive, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is the go-to option. It's a medication taken to significantly reduce the risk of getting HIV.

PrEP comes in a couple of forms:

- Daily pill – the most common option
- Injectable – given once a month or every Show Full Answer

Great question! For someone who is HIV-negative but has a partner who is HIV-positive, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is the go-to option. It's a medication taken to significantly reduce the risk of getting HIV.

PrEP comes in a couple of forms:

- Daily pill – the most common option
- Injectable – given once a month or every two months It's also worth knowing that if the partner on Biktarvy achieves an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit HIV to a sexual partner. This is known as Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).

That said, using both PrEP and consistent condom use together offers the strongest protection. A healthcare provider can help determine the best PrEP option based on individual needs and lifestyle.

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