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A member asked:
Why would someone hv undetectable viral load in blood but detectable semen, if so is the hiv antibody blood test still valid since no vl in blood ?
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Yes: HIV positive is infection with HIV even if the viral load is suppressed. Suppressed viral though reduces risk of transmission significantly but still will advise use of protection.
Answered 9/29/2016
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