HIV: From Fatal Infection to Chronic Disease
Modern antiretroviral therapy allows near-normal life expectancy and prevents transmission.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Undetectable viral load = untransmittable (U=U). PrEP protects at-risk HIV-negative people.
Testing
At least one HIV test in adulthood; annually or more for higher-risk groups.
Early treatment initiation improves outcomes and reduces community transmission.
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