I’m HIV-positive. But thanks to drugs no one can catch the virus from me | Michael Nugent

Advances in medication now mean that the virus can no longer be detected in my blood, so it's impossible for me to transmit it to anybody

I will always remember how I felt the moment I was told of my diagnosis as HIV-positive. It was 4 July 2016, and I thought that was it for me. I thought I was a risk to others, and on a countdown to death. I'm not alone in those views - a new survey shows nearly 40% of the public would be uncomfortable going on a date with someone on effective HIV treatment. And one in three would be uncomfortable giving first aid to someone living with HIV, even if they are on effective treatment.

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