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I have hiv and i think the virus has become resistant to the drug is this dangerous or can i change the treatment i want a useful answer please?

Q: i have hiv and i think the virus has become resistant to the drug is this dangerous or can i change the treatment i want a useful answer please?

: What makes you think your HIV strain has become resistant? If that is suspected by your doctors, they can arrange testing to know for sure. Definitely do not change treatment until and unless advised by the doctor or clinic managing your infection.

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What makes you think your HIV strain has become resistant? If that is suspected by your doctors, they can arrange testing to know for sure. Definitely do not change treatment until and unless advised by the doctor or clinic managing your infection.

Answered 3/14/2022

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I have hiv and i think the virus has become resistant to the drug is this dangerous or can i change the treatment i want a useful answer please?

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