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Id like to find out the difference between when hiv cannot be detected by any test after infection but can still be transmitted and how u=u. i thought an undetectable level of virus means you cant transmit no matter the time ?

Q: id like to find out the difference between when hiv cannot be detected by any test after infection but can still be transmitted and how u=u. i thought an undetectable level of virus means you cant transmit no matter the time ?

: All that is true. There is no such difference.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

All that is true. There is no such difference.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/15/2023

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A member asked:

Id like to find out the difference between when hiv cannot be detected by any test after infection but can still be transmitted and how u=u. i thought an undetectable level of virus means you cant transmit no matter the time ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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