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U=U, or Undetectable = Untransmittable, means that when a person with HIV is treated with antiretrovirals to control the virus to an undetectable level, they don't transmit HIV sexually. However, undetectable doesn't mean cured, because the virus is still in the body and treatment must continue. This guide explains U=U in detail and the difference between undetectable and cured.
HIV drug resistance occurs when the virus mutates so some medicines control it less well. The main cause is inconsistent dosing, frequent missed doses, or stopping medicine on your own. This guide explains what resistance is, what causes it, how to prevent it with consistency and monitoring, and what to do if resistance occurs.
People with HIV who are treated can be healthy, live normally, and have a life expectancy close to the general population. This guide explains holistic self-care — consistent medicine, monitoring, nutrition, exercise, mental health, having support, U=U and relationships, and living in every aspect.
Starting antiretrovirals (ARV) for the first time is an important step in health care after learning you have HIV. This guide explains how to prepare, what tests come before starting, how to choose a regimen with a doctor, what to expect after starting, how important consistency is, and getting free medicine under entitlements, plus caring for yourself through the process.
CD4 and viral load are two key values in HIV care. CD4 shows immune strength — higher is better — while viral load shows the amount of virus — lower is better, with the goal of undetectable. This guide explains what both are, how to read results, and what the treatment goals are.
Telling a partner you have HIV takes courage and preparation, and there's no single right way. This guide offers approaches for preparing, choosing the time and how to talk, the role of U=U in reducing fear, handling a partner's reactions, and caring for yourself through the process with understanding.
In an era of effective antiretrovirals, people with HIV who are treated consistently can have a life expectancy close to the general population and live with quality. This guide explains how long people with HIV live, what helps them live long, and why treatment changes everything.
People with HIV can have children, and with proper care the chance the baby is HIV-free is very high. The keys are taking antiretrovirals to control the virus, prophylaxis for the infant, and care during pregnancy. This guide explains how to plan a safe pregnancy with HIV.
In Thailand, people with HIV can receive antiretrovirals (ARV) free under the main coverage schemes — Universal Coverage (Gold Card), Social Security, and Civil Servant benefits. This guide explains whether it's really free, the steps to start, why early treatment matters, and U=U.
