…for any specific individual. Keep in mind that a viral load test measures the amount of HIV virus in your blood. But sexual partners are usually infected by virus in sexual fluids, such as semen or vaginal or anal secretions. Unfortunately, the viral load in these fluids can be high even when the viral load in blood is low. And factors like STDs (sexually transmitted infections) can increase the risk of HIV transmission.
So what’s the verdict? The takeaway is that even if your levels are “undetectable” you still need to protect yourself and your loved ones and partners by using the basic ways of protection:
-Use a condom
-Use dental dam when performing oral sex on a woman
-Don’t share needles
-Watch out for open sores and wounds
-Be abstinent