{"id":934,"date":"2021-10-04T07:48:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T07:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testvte.laoit.dev\/demo1\/?page_id=934"},"modified":"2021-12-13T14:35:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T07:35:33","slug":"live-positively","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testvte.org\/en\/live-positively\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Positively"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-temp=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1631607866974 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"cz_gap clr\" style=\"height: 750px\"><\/div><div id=\"cz_51123\" class=\"cz_51123 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><h1><span style=\"color: #fff100; background-color: #000000; font-size: 36px;\">Live Positively<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"cz_gap clr\" style=\"height: 30px\"><\/div><div id=\"cz_16052\" class=\"cz_16052 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><h1><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e99\u0eae\u0eb1\u0e81\u0eaa\u0eb2\u0ec2\u0e94\u0e8d\u0ea2\u0eb2\u0e95\u0ec9\u0eb2\u0e99\u0ec4\u0ea7\u0eae\u0eb1\u0eaa<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cz_gap clr\" style=\"height: 30px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"cz_94046\" data-arrows='{\"open\":\"fa czico-124-add-6\",\"close\":\"fa czico-line-button\"}' class=\"cz_94046 cz_acc clr cz_acc_icon_before\"><div><div id=\"cz_56426\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>ARV \/ ART Admission Procedures<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_40333\" class=\"cz_40333 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0HIV can be treated by taking a variety of drugs called antiretroviral therapy (ART), but HIV cannot be 100% cured, but antiretroviral therapy helps control the amount of HIV in our body so that HIV-positive person can be healthy and live a normal life and reduce risks in transmitting HIV to other people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_80549\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>What is antiretroviral therapy (ART)?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_20213\" class=\"cz_20213 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Antiretroviral therapy (ART) refers to use of a variety of drugs to control HIV in a body so that it does not increase by taking drugs correctly, timely, and continually without stop. ART is effective when an individual takes drugs the right way, timely, and follows doctor\u2019 advice. Nonetheless, HIV is never gone from the body, but it just can be controlled to an extreme less, so it\u2019s unable to destroy physical immunity of PLHIV as long as the patient is still treated by ART and can recover to become healthy as a regular person. \nART also reduces likelihood of HIV transmission. The lower the virus, the lower the chance of HIV transmission is minimal. Additionally, ART holds HIV therapeutic and preventative benefits.<br \/>\n\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e99\u0eae\u0eb1\u0e81\u0eaa\u0eb2\u0ec2\u0e94\u0e8d\u0ea2\u0eb2\u0e95\u0ec9\u0eb2\u0e99\u0ec4\u0ea7\u0ea3\u0eb1\u0eaa \u0e8d\u0eb1\u0e87\u0e8a\u0ec8\u0ea7\u0e8d\u0eab\u0ebc\u0eb8\u0e94\u0ec2\u0ead\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e94\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e99\u0ec0\u0ec0\u0e9c\u0ec8\u0ec0\u0e8a\u0eb7\u0ec9\u0ead\u0ec0\u0eae\u0eaa\u0ec4\u0ead\u0ea7\u0eb5 HIV \u0e96\u0ec9\u0eb2\u0ea1\u0eb5\u0ec0\u0e8a\u0eb7\u0ec9\u0ead\u0ec0\u0eae\u0eaa\u0ec4\u0ead\u0ea7\u0eb5\u0edc\u0ec9\u0ead\u0e8d\u0ec0\u0e97\u0ebb\u0ec8\u0eb2\u0ec3\u0e94 \u0ec2\u0ead\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e94\u0e97\u0eb5\u0ec8\u0e88\u0eb0\u0eaa\u0ebb\u0ec8\u0e87\u0ec0\u0e8a\u0eb7\u0ec9\u0ead\u0e95\u0ecd\u0ec8\u0e84\u0ebb\u0e99\u0ead\u0eb7\u0ec8\u0e99\u0e81\u0ecd\u0ec8\u0e88\u0eb0\u0eab\u0ebc\u0eb8\u0e94\u0ea5\u0ebb\u0e87 \u0e99\u0ead\u0e81\u0e99\u0eb1\u0ec9\u0e99\u0ea2\u0eb2\u0e95\u0ec9\u0eb2\u0e99\u0ea1\u0eb5\u0e84\u0eb8\u0e99\u0e9b\u0eb0\u0ec2\u0eab\u0e8d\u0e94\u0e94\u0ec9\u0eb2\u0e99\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e99\u0eae\u0eb1\u0e81\u0eaa\u0eb2 \u0ec1\u0ea5\u0eb0 \u0e9b\u0ec9\u0ead\u0e87\u0e81\u0eb1\u0e99\u0e81\u0eb2\u0e99\u0eaa\u0ebb\u0ec8\u0e87\u0ec0\u0e8a\u0eb7\u0ec9\u0ead\u0ec3\u0eab\u0ec9\u0e84\u0ebb\u0e99\u0ead\u0eb7\u0ec8\u0e99\u0ead\u0eb5\u0e81\u0e94\u0ec9\u0ea7\u0e8d.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_52317\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>If I start using ART, do I still need to use a condom?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_27732\" class=\"cz_27732 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces livelihood of HIV transmission to your sexual partner. This means that you are likely to be infected with HIV if you have unprotected sex. Moreover, ART cannot control infection from other HIV species and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. This makes ART become more difficult. Hence, when you start taking ART, it\u2019s necessary that you use condom with lubricant and regularly get STIs tested.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_15072\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>What are the drugs used to treat HIV?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_11459\" class=\"cz_11459 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">There are several groups or types of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to treat HIV, and which type of ARVs to be used is determined by the doctor for an individually specific patient. Each patient\u2019s response varies to various types of ARVs. It\u2019s important that the HIV-positive individual and the doctor should plan together for the treatment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_109478\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>What are the side effects of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs)?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_72339\" class=\"cz_72339 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Many people living with HIV (PLHIV) are concerned with the side effects of ARVs. In the past, the first-generation ARVs side effects may be severe, but with the more advanced production technology, current ARVs have fewer side effects.  The side effects usually occur when ARVs are first taken, but later gradually decrease to disappear on its own, which may take several days to several months. The possible side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Anemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Pain, numbness in various parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Itchy rash<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you have any side effects, consult with your healthcare provider\/doctor for considering the change of the ARVs prescriptions, and never do that or stop taking ARVs by yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_49421\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>When should HIV treatment be started?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_70174\" class=\"cz_70174 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0You can start the HIV treatment as soon as you know your blood test is positive. Taking immediate treatment after you know the blood test result contributes to long-term positive health impacts.  Access to treatment means reducing the chances of transmitting the virus to the sexual partner, and the Ministry of Health's HIV treatment guidelines encourage PLHIV to receive treatment immediately, no matter how long they have been infected.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_55261\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>What to do if I forget to take ARVs?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_68896\" class=\"cz_68896 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires correct, timely, and continuous ARVs taking. ARVs help to control the spread of HIV throughout the body. If you forget to or take ARVs the wrong time often, this discontinues the control of virus load in the body, which allows HIV to be developed again. And then, such HIV would be more adapted and be resistant to current ARVs, which lead to a change to new ARVs formulation. If you forget to take ARVs timely, you\u2019d better do that immediately or as soon as you realize it. If your forgetful period lasts for a day, please go ahead taking ARVs, but you need to take the ARV pills at least 2 hours. If you realize that you forget taking ARVs and it\u2019s time to take the next pills in 2 hours, then you throw away the pills you forget to take earlier and wait for the next pill\/s to be taken timely. Don\u2019t take the forgetful one\/s together with the next coming one\/s.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_75749\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>Where can I have HIV treated?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_43854\" class=\"cz_43854 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">HIV can be treated at provincial hospitals across the country as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Setthathilath hospital, at Infectious Disease Division<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Mahosot Hospital, at Infectious Disease Division<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Friendship Hospital (150 beds) Infectious Disease Division<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Luang Namtha Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Xayabouly Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Khammouane Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Savannakhet Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Champassak Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Bokeo Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Borikhamxay Provincial Hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_104688\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>How much does antiretroviral treatment cost?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_89993\" class=\"cz_89993 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">There may costs at some ART centers, such as blood test on:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Checking for liver and kidney function;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Syphilis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Hepatitis A.B.C.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The average cost for an individual is about 200,000 - 600,000 Lao KIP (17 \u2013 52 U$)\nThere are totally 11 ART centers nationwide as listed above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_108390\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>Does using drugs sometimes affect the effectiveness of antiretroviral drugs (ARTs) or not?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_27231\" class=\"cz_27231 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p class=\"translation-block\">There are many types of unknown addictive drugs or narcotics if they reduce the effectiveness of anti-HIV drugs if they are used together with ARTs or not are still unknown. So it\u2019s advisable to consult a physician.\nWhat we\u2019ve now known is that if you take ARVs and you also use addictive drugs including protease enzymes inhibitors: PI or (Meth), (MDMA) and amphetamine, this may result in an increase of addictive substance in the body, which causes side effects of drugs leading to the cause of death. Therefore, the ARVs with letters \u201cnir\u201d at their name end, such as amprenavir, ratazanavir or darunavir may contain enzyme protease inhibitors. For 100% confidence, please consult with doctors or specialists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_63810\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>Undetectable (U) = Untransmittable (U)<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_70310\" class=\"cz_70310 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">When people living with HIV (PLHIV) take antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) regularly and continuously, the amount of virus in their bloodstream (viral load) decreases to the point where they are not undetectable during the test and are not transmittable to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_41346\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>How do I know if my test results are negative?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_52802\" class=\"cz_52802 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If you have a viral load of less than 50 copies per 1 cc of blood, it\u2019s called the test result is inactive or negative. The only way to know is the test is done in a lab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Infected people who register at the ART center can be tested for HIV twice a year with no cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_66255\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>How long do I need to take ARVs until my HIV test results are negative?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_83790\" class=\"cz_83790 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">90% of infected people who take ARVs on a regular basis after the HIV test, positive results are not found after taking ARVs for 6 months or sooner in some cases where HIV is minimal in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_22919\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>If the test results are negative, can I stop taking ARVs?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_68020\" class=\"cz_68020 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">No, you can\u2019t. It\u2019s important that you take ARVs continuously. Undetectable infection does not mean that HIV in the body is treated and gone 100%, but it means the antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) just control the increase of HIV, so HIV cannot be transmittable to others. If you stop taking ARVs, HIV will increase in viral load, thus contributes to impact on or lessen the immune system capacity and deteriorating your health and increase the chances of infecting others. Moreover, it also increases the risk to cause ARVs resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_36997\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>If the infection is undetectable, will HIV be never found again?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_20529\" class=\"cz_20529 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Undetectable HIV infection does not mean that you are HIV-negative, because the amount of HIV in the blood can change, and it\u2019s sometimes not possible to see a viral load increasing in a short period of time or reaching a test-positive level. It\u2019s important to get tested for HIV on a regular basis because even if you assure that you take ARVs regularly, but other health factors can affect the viral load.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_89457\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>How often should I get viral load checked or tested?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_81437\" class=\"cz_81437 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">It depends on your situation, but the initial recommendation is that you get it tested every six months and consult with a doctor to evaluate the test results the right ways for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_98323\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>Is the viral load and CD4 the same?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_73153\" class=\"cz_73153 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Viral load and CD4 is not the same. CD4 is blood cells that fight against the infections in your body. When HIV enters into your body and destruct CD4 cells and they decrease quickly, CD4 test is taken to detect cells volume in the bloodstream, while you prefer the viral load to go down. In contrast, the more the amount of CD4 you have in the blood, the better you are healthy. Taking ARVs regularly lessen the viral load until it\u2019s undetectable and this increases CD4 cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_95090\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>If the HIV test is negative, do I need to use a condom during sex?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_110654\" class=\"cz_110654 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">A negative test prevents you from passing HIV to your sexual partner, but that does not protect your partner or yourself from getting other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Using a condom is important, especially if you have multiple sexual partners or you do not know if your partner has any other STIs and can still be infected with HIV additionally, making HIV in your body resistant to ARVs if your partner is STIs-infected and you don\u2019t know about that. Hence, using condoms every time you have sex is the best way of protection, even if the infection is undetectable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_98733\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>If my status of HIV infection is undetectable, can I have my blood test results disclosed?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_80534\" class=\"cz_80534 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">If your HIV has not been undetectable at least 6 months and you still take ARVs continuously, then your partner is not likely at risk of infection. Nonetheless, it\u2019s better if you consider the advantages and disadvantages of disclosing your blood test results to your partner. If after the disclosure, and your partner is unhappy, your relationship may be affected, although there is no risk of infectious transmission. But, if you have STIs in accompany with HIV, you can still transmit HIV to your partner. So, your blood test results should be shared to your partner in order to find ways for good and appropriate protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"cz_57702\"><span class=\"cz_acc_child\"><div>If my partner\u2019s and my status is HIV-negative or HIV undetectable, do we still need to use condoms?<\/div><\/span><div class=\"cz_acc_child_content clr\"><div id=\"cz_99032\" class=\"cz_99032 cz_title clr cz_title_pos_inline\"><div class=\"cz_title_content\"><div class=\"cz_wpe_content\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Research shows that there is a lower chance of contracting other strains of HIV if both lovers\u2019 HIV tests are negative. However, there is still a need to consider the risk of STIs infection and see how long the HIV tests have been negative and whether both take ARVs on a regular basis. 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