An HIV-positive man on ART with undetectable viral load and CD4 count of 650 cells/µL asks whether he can transmit HIV to his sexual partner. Accordin...

Question

An HIV-positive man on ART with undetectable viral load and CD4 count of 650 cells/µL asks whether he can transmit HIV to his sexual partner. According to the 'U=U' (Undetectable = Untransmittable) principle endorsed by WHO and BHIVA, what is the correct advice?

Accepted Answer

People living with HIV who achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load on ART have effectively zero risk of sexually transmitting HIV

Answer

He can still transmit HIV despite undetectable viral load

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U=U only applies to heterosexual transmission

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U=U requires a CD4 count >1000 cells/µL

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U=U has not been validated in clinical studies

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): U=U Principle

An HIV-positive man on ART with undetectable viral load and CD4 count of 650 cells/µL asks whether he can transmit HIV to his sexual partner. According to the 'U=U' (Undetectable = Untransmittable) principle endorsed by WHO and BHIVA, what is the correct advice?