Can Undetectable HIV in Viral Load Test Be Pass to Someone

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:57:34 +0000

Can someone with HIV & undetectable viral load pass HIV to someone else? - Dr. R.amakrishna Prasad

Well in terms of possibility the possibility exists even if the viral load in the blood is undetectable. There remains the possibility in the semen the virus could be present and we detect how much virus is present in the semen. It is important to know that the viral load is undetectable; the risk of transmission to a partner goes down by 97 to 99%. So if your virus is undetectable, you have every reason or feel happy and confident about this. It is definitely advisable to follow safety precautions and within a frame work of a committed relationship, you can always discuss this with an HIV specialist and understand your risk so that you as a couple can decide what is best for you.