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His current T cells are 600 and he is not on anti-HIV medication. He is happy to be alive now, does voluntary work (non-HIV) and training courses. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 18 >> While shocked about her HIV status, her sister was a health professional with experience in HIV, and did not treat her badly. (Read by an actor.)

Her current combination of abacavir, AZT and 3TC has few side-effects. She feels much better having started exercising and improving her diet. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 46-55 >> Interview 19 >> Discrimination against HIV positive people can, and should, be challenged.

Although medically retired, he is very active and works voluntarily. He is currently on lopinavir, 3TC, abacavir, ddI and tenofovir, with 1700 viral copies. Side-effects have included lipodystrophy.

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