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by rgrieselhuber 2601 days ago
What does stigma mean in this context? I was not aware of this term being used in this context.
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rmellow 2600 days ago
It means an unwarranted view of an "undetectable" individual as a source of HIV transmission.

That is, an individual that is "undetectable" (formerly HIV+ but underwent treatment so that the viral load is not detectable) is still viewed as a potential source of HIV transmission, despite assurances from the medical community that an undetectable load is unlikely to be a source of transmission.

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rgrieselhuber 2600 days ago
Ok, thanks for the explanation.

Is it wrong for potential partners to want to know if someone carries any sexually transmitted virus (HIV or otherwise)?

Is this basically just saying trust the opinion of the current medical establishment?

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