U = U stands for "undetectable = untransmittable" (in German: "not detectable = not transferable").
This means:
- People with HIV who are undergoing effective therapy and whose viral load in the blood is permanently below the detection limit lies,
- can transmit HIV during sex Do not pass on.
Important:
- "Undetectable" means that no more HIV is found in the blood in a laboratory test - although the virus is still present in the body.
- The prerequisite is consistent use of HIV medication and regular medical check-ups.
U=U shows that people with HIV who have been successfully treated No risk of transmission have. This has been clearly proven scientifically.