Superinfection/reinfection

Backgrounder: HIV basics

It does get in: The basics of HIV transmission

If we take the time to understand how HIV is – and isn’t – transmitted, we are that much better armed to protect our partners. This issue's Backgrounder explains the ins and outs of HIV transmission.

Superinfection warning

The rate of superinfection — re-infection of an HIV-positive person with a second strain of the virus — appears to be higher than previously thought, at least among gay men not on treatment.

What's your problem?

 Our resident medico, Dr Nick Medland, answers reader’s letters about superinfection, chlamydia and peripheral neuropathy.

News and treatments briefs

 HIV-related news in brief from the June-July 2003 edition of Positive Living.
Backgrounder: HIV basics

Superinfection

 The possibility of multiple infections with different strains of HIV has worried positive people and researchers for many years, but convincing proof of superinfection has been notoriously hard to come by.

HIV+ Gay Sex

p(standfirst).  A booklet about being gay, having HIV and sex. Second Edition (2002).

Reinfection and other poz/poz sexual health issues

When two positive men get together the question of whether to remove condoms from the scene will often arise. Many positive men do not use condoms with other positive partners. Following is a review of some issues to consider and how to minimise risks.