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Aged 46-55
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Interview 38
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People need to live life in the present, but responsibly.
Although he has developed a lot of resistance to anti-HIV drugs, he is currently doing well on T20, TMC114 (as part of a trial), FTC, tenofovir and abacavir, and has an undetectable viral load.
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 46-55
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Interview 42
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Lack of money can contribute to desperate situations.
She became sick in the UK while visiting some of her children who live here, and she feels she is now 'stuck here.' The uncertainty over her immigration status is very stressful and does get her down. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 46-55
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Interview 38
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Talks about how people need to live life in the present, but responsibly.
Although he has developed a lot of resistance to anti-HIV drugs, he is currently doing well on T20, TMC114 (as part of a trial), FTC, tenofovir and abacavir, and has an undetectable viral load.
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