Implications for doctors

The Commission then discusses the implications for doctor-patient discussions. It says, "the following information aims to communicate to doctors criteria allowing them to establish whether or not a patient can sexually transmit HIV.

HIV cannot be transmitted sexually if:

  • The HIV-positive individual takes antiretroviral therapy consistently and as prescribed and is regularly followed by his/her doctor.
  • Viral load is 'undetectable' and has been so for at least six months.
  • The HIV-positive individual does not have any STIs."