At the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in March 2014, a team of European researchers presented some exciting interim results from the Partner Study.
The interim findings show that after 2 years there are no cases of HIV transmission between couples where the positive partner has a viral load under 200 copies/ml. This was the case regardless of the type of sex (eg anal or vaginal sex). (more…)
In late 2012 I suddenly became ill with a fever and body rash. In the December a blood test confirmed I had HIV. (more…)
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has decided to expand access to HIV antiretroviral medications to everyone who has HIV and is a resident of Australia. Up until recently in Australia, only those with more advanced HIV or symptoms could access subsidised HIV treatment. Evidence is […]
PositiveLife is running a new event for people with HIV, family and significant others – the Quarterly. All Pozhet participants are invited to come along on Thursday evening – the 6th February. It is at Black Penny Gallery at 648 Bourke Street Surry Hills from 7pm to 10pm. Light snack and drinks […]
Got questions about what HIV is, how it’s transmitted and how it differs from AIDS? This is your need-to-know guide to HIV. HIV testing is easy, private and there are many options are available to you. Quick, Easy, Confidential Testing. People with HIV who wish to have children may be concerned about transmitting HIV to […]
