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Now on anti-retroviral treatment (3TC, lopinavir, ddI), she is feeling much better and has returned to work. Her current CD4 cells are 400. Religion is important to her positive attitude. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 20-30 >> Interview 32 >> Argues that some people in religions can be extreme and might try to convince you to stop HIV medication. (Read by an actor.)

He presented with significant loss of weight and a chest infection in 1998, and he was diagnosed with HIV. He has been on antiviral medication for a number of years. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

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