I vaguely remember the first time I heard someone say “I am a person living with AIDS.” It must have been the late 1980s or early 1990s, because even as a kid or a teen, the turn of phrase struck me as aspirational, if not an overt euphemism.
This is good news. Of course, it is better to avoid contracting this virus entirely. It is important to note that in some cases, individuals undergoing ART treatment with an undetectable viral load in their blood may still experience symptomatic "CNS Escape."
Your article mentions prophylaxis but doesn’t use the term PrEP. That term in the context of non transmissible HIV is incredibly important part of the discussion of non-transmissibility!
This is good news. Of course, it is better to avoid contracting this virus entirely. It is important to note that in some cases, individuals undergoing ART treatment with an undetectable viral load in their blood may still experience symptomatic "CNS Escape."
Good point. These aren’t cures. But wow the progress!
To talk about U=U without even promising to talk about PrEP seems irresponsible.
Agree that PrEP is so important! It’s mentioned at the end of the article but it deserves its own article. Will do at some point!
Your article mentions prophylaxis but doesn’t use the term PrEP. That term in the context of non transmissible HIV is incredibly important part of the discussion of non-transmissibility!
Fixed! Will add hyperlink layer (can’t from phone-based newsletter editor). Thx!
Per NIH must achieve & maintain undetectable viral load.