Viral Suppression: HIV Treatment, Undetectable Viral Load, and U=U
Viral suppression means HIV treatment has reduced the virus to a very low level, protecting health and preventing sexual transmission when viral load stays undetectable.
Undetectable Equals Untransmittable: HIV, U=U, and Sexual Health
Undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U, means a person with HIV who maintains a sustained undetectable viral load does not sexually transmit HIV.
Serodiscordant Couple: Different HIV Status, U=U, and Prevention
A serodiscordant couple has different HIV statuses. Effective treatment, U=U, PrEP, and appropriate care can support healthy sex and relationships.
Antiretroviral Therapy: HIV Treatment, Viral Suppression, and U=U
Antiretroviral therapy treats HIV by suppressing the virus, protecting the immune system, and preventing sexual transmission when viral load stays undetectable.
HIV: Meaning, Transmission, Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Testing, antiretroviral treatment, PrEP, PEP, and safer-sex practices help protect health and prevent transmission.