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Aged 36-40
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Interview 12
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Initially he believed he could restrict his sex life because he was not aware of the full range of sexual possibilities.
He suffered from severe diarrhoea and peripheral neuropathy while taking an earlier combination of anti-HIV drugs, but he currently takes nelfinavir, 3TC and abacavir with few side effects. He has had to cope with HIV-related illness, depression and mania at various times in his life.
Chronic health issues
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HIV
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Aged 36-40
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Interview 12
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Argues that prosecutions of people for HIV transmission stigmatises him as a potential criminal.
He suffered from severe diarrhoea and peripheral neuropathy while taking an earlier combination of anti-HIV drugs, but he currently takes nelfinavir, 3TC and abacavir with few side effects. He has had to cope with HIV-related illness, depression and mania at various times in his life.
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