I've already posted this article on Facebook, but it's important. This piece is about viral loads & their measurement. When I started regular testing, anything under 200 was considered undetectable. However, most test now measure down to 20. There are some that go to 10. Anything under 200 is considered virally suppressed. This piece questions if this newer, "better", more precise tests do any good. Or if they only cause worry. If you're consistently just over 20, you're detectable. However, your HIV is still suppressed & unlikely to be transmitted to a partner.
There comes a point where precision isn't the aim. Maintenance of suppression should be the primary goal. How will doctors react to this? Probably not well, they're prone to push. This may become an issue for some people. The goal is suppression, not perfection. Until there's a cure even if you're undetectable, you're still HIV+.
Take care.
Cya...
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