HIV: What Is Treatment as

HIV:

Treatment as prevention (TasP) is a term that refers to the practice of using antiretroviral therapy (ART) to prevent the transmission of HIV. The idea behind TasP is that if people who are living with HIV are able to achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load through the use of ART, they will be much less likely to transmit the virus to others.

TasP is based on strong scientific evidence that shows that a person with HIV who has an undetectable viral load cannot pass the virus to their partner. This is often described as ""Undetectable = Untransmittable"" or ""U = U"".

TasP has become a key part of the global HIV prevention strategy. It is especially important for preventing HIV transmission in high-risk populations, such as men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers, and people who inject drugs.

There are a number of benefits to using TasP. First, it can help to reduce the number of new HIV infections by preventing the virus from being transmitted to others. Second, it can help to improve the health and well-being of people who are living with HIV by keeping their viral load suppressed. Third, it can help to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV by showing that it is possible for people with HIV to lead long and healthy lives.