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He started treatment soon after diagnosis (efavirenz and Combavir) and his viral load quickly became undetectable and he had few side effects. He resists blaming his life problems on HIV. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 20-30 >> Interview 27 >> Support groups are not for everyone all the time. (Read by an actor.)

He currently has a viral load of about 160,000 and 360 CD cells, and has not yet begun anti-HIV medication. His diagnosis has been a catalyst in facing up to many issues in his life. (Video and audio clips read by an actor.)

Chronic health issues >> HIV >> Aged 20-30 >> Interview 27 >> Says that reactions to being HIV positive are all different and follow no set course. (Read by an actor.)

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