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L3tum t1_j9clkqq wrote

Reply to comment by LatrodectusGeometric in German man remains free of the HIV virus years after receiving stem cell treatment. by Drewcifixion

So two questions:

How can I find out if I'm HIV resistant?

How can I get PrEP?

Out of all the sexually transmitted diseases, HIV would probably be the worst for me. Most of the others are curable afaik (not that I'd have unprotected sex to begin with), and less easy to transmit.

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LatrodectusGeometric t1_j9cnjqj wrote

There is no commercial test as far as I’m aware. You’d have to talk to your doctor to see if you’re a candidate for PrEP

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Anticept t1_j9dfcqz wrote

What about testing for the ccr5-delta32 mutation? It gives practical immunity to HIV and bubonic plague.

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TransManNY t1_j9cwm0l wrote

How to get prep depends on where you live. A sexual health clinic like planned Parenthood is a good option. In terms of viruses that can be sexually transmitted there's HPV, HIV, HSV, and Hepatitis. Condoms prevent HIV but are not full protection for the other viruses. HPV does have a vaccine for the cancer causing strains but I think roughly 80% of sexually active adults have had HPV. The statistic is higher for HSV.

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Selthix t1_j9df5kj wrote

Don’t forget about herpes, no cure for this either.

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lyreflyn t1_j9di62k wrote

Sure, but you can take valacyclovir daily for the same effect.

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Selthix t1_j9dlvc4 wrote

The same affect as prep? Not by a long shot 2% people still get infected from partners on anti virals for herpes as opposed to .1% for prep.

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LatrodectusGeometric t1_j9ev72r wrote

Valacyclovir isn’t good for PrEP, but it is very good at preventing outbreaks and further transmission

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