Do HIV blips put your partner at risk?!

[@ryanblack3285]

Thanks for doing this video Raif! I wondered if blips could cause transmission ever since I had a blip of 38 copies/ml. about 10 years ago. Glad you confirmed that they don't. Stay awesome man! 😃

[@RaifDerrazi]

Ryan Black You’re welcome Ryannnnn! Glad it helps! And we SHOULD KNOW this shit right??

[@cotyjohnston7544]

Started biktarvy on the 9th of Jan, got my results back yesterday and I’m undetectable!

[@SeanShimamoto]

Coty Johnston Congratulations! That’s awesome news! 😁

[@RaifDerrazi]

YESSSSSS, that's awesome Coty! congrats my friend!

[@RaifDerrazi]

Hey Sean! Happy 2020

[@hotspot171]

Coty Johnston congrats, literally same here actually haha😅 I started on the 15th of January

[@akshaychoudhary3612]

@@RaifDerrazi i need your help on this Raif please please. Need to get connect with you.

[@surajbiradar6914]

Im also imfacted with hiv ,i thought my life is over but by seeing u i got inspired to live my Life happily, love u bro. And make some more videos which are helpful to us

[@smileprincess6834]

You're a blessing to all hiv+ people 🙌🏾. Started following you from the video you done with Jubilee "I am HIV+ ask me anything".

[@its.ricky_07]

Can someone who taking treatment test negative on laborarty base hiv rapid test ??

[@eutychusmotanyatv]

Your Twitter handle

[@rypoelk997]

Science not stigma. This channel is great, so needed

[@TheFrasseF]

Thank you for spreading the important information! You're a gem!

[@RaifDerrazi]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the love

[@suave1171]

Had my first blip today after 5 years beeing undetectable..76 copies , gave the blood again and waiting for result. Man thanks for the video my qnxiety is gone. Me and my negative partner are feeling calmer :)

[@RaifDerrazi]

GOOD!! so happy to hear that

[@raymondonabu5605]

Do you use condoms with ur partner or any other form of protection ? Have y’all been together for 5 years ? Is it true that U=U ?

[@Halfy06]

Hey so did it come back regular?! Mine are at 60 and I’m freaking out. Been undetectable for five years.

[@suave1171]

@@Halfy06 Yes it did, don't worry this can happen. Just take your pills regularly and you will be fine :)

[@Halfy06]

@@suave1171 thank you!

[@MrMisutei]

Thanks for the info Raif! Now is just up to everyone be clear and honest about their status so we can stop the transmissions!

[@RaifDerrazi]

I hear what you're saying but if a person can't transmit the virus, I would argue that they're no longer obligated to share their HIV status since it no longer can effect the other person.

[@tawnyw.3238]

This is so informative and I'm sure a lot of our brothers and sisters out there can get a breather out of this information, thank you so much for this video You're just an awesome human being. Keep shining

[@RaifDerrazi]

Hey Tawny! Yea i sincerely hope that this helps put a lot of peoples' minds at ease! I'm doing my best over here, thank you so much for the support 😊

[@simonmolina4518]

Thank u for the video bro... it's amazing to know this information... cheers from Venezuela!

[@RaifDerrazi]

You're welcome Simon...glad u appreciate it!

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

Disclosure is a MUST!!! It is only fair. Give people the option to be with you, that way there is NO resentment. Truth sets you FREE. NO need to deceive people.

[@vivianjimenez2336]

So good to hear from you again! Thank you for all this information. I rely on you to learn more. You look very nice with your glasses and your apartement is looking good. Please stay safe and continue to enlighten us with your information. Thank you for being so great! God bless you.

[@RaifDerrazi]

You're so welcome! And thank you too! Good to hear from you Vivian! Hope you're having a good year 🙏

[@elvist2810]

This video literally just saved my life.

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

God bless you and thank you for bringing this issue to the surface.

[@merandaseeber684]

Oh my God thank you this is exactly what I just asked you in your most recent video. I've been worried and a nurse on the phone sounded super worried. I feel she didn't understand much about this illness.

[@t-ladythetruth5984]

❤ I like this because it is informing on the HIV and AIDS thank you, Sir

[@RaifDerrazi]

you're welcome!

[@merandaseeber684]

The shot is finally here! Once I've had a child and off of triumeq I am so down for the shot!

[@okimlistening2u]

Raif, thank you, very important information. You are doing a tremendous service and I appreciate all the time, effort, and study you put into this video. Hugs.......Ray

[@RaifDerrazi]

Hey Ray! You're welcome brother. Glad you appreciate the video my friend! Happy 2020!

[@petrusrossouw6018]

Great video!! It takes 2 to tango. So if the negative person is so concerned of getting HIV from a U person. Then surely it is also on them to take prep and ensure they don't go for protracted periods without their meds, which then effectively boils everything down to zero. We all take responsibility for our own health.

[@klove33]

So much Information , great video ❤️

[@dustyhart]

love the glasses Raif, might have to look at getting a pair. thanks for this video. xoxo

[@RaifDerrazi]

Thanks Stephen! i genuinely like em toooo, makes me look smarter too haha

[@PeterGola-l5e]

Very informative and helful iam from Papua New Guinea. Keep it up and God bless.

[@Michaeceae]

Great video the information comes through clearly

[@RaifDerrazi]

Thanks Michael, glad to hear that as it was a concern of mine, for sure!

[@crowellovecraft7289]

I almost ended my life when i got the diagnosis, apparently the Co2 tank was leaking from he rim that prevented me from that and my liver for some reason not even the er understood was still able to withstand the 59 pills I took. but yes a generation was lost back in the day and when I came to realise that my greatest hero was lost because of a tranfusion that caused him Hiv (Isaac asimov) then I was truly truly saddned and felt that I need to cherish the life I have because if asimov had the chance and access to drugs we do today , he might have been alive...

[@tacoman864]

HEY BUDDY i miss u man good to see u.

[@RaifDerrazi]

Miss you too brother! Good to hear from you tooooooo! Happy 2020

[@princesskeitu2170]

You are really God sent. God bless you

[@RaifDerrazi]

Appreciate the love Keitu

[@donaldzuramp4404]

I hope you can do a collab with jennifer in the future. You guys are awesome!

[@RaifDerrazi]

That's a good idea!

[@bladebrown4341]

@@RaifDerrazi Yes that would be great if both you and Jennifer would do a video

[@fernandocorreia5096]

Thank you Raif!

[@FACTSPICE]

Thanks for the information Raif

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

I've been on Juluca for a year, everything was fine until I too experienced a blip (30 copies). My doctor said not to worry and continue the treatment.

[@erikahogan2234]

Loving listening to you raif still like to hug him so cute and good-looking guy so nice and very open about aids , hiv

[@tankritkiddo8137]

i think it also depend on the kind/quality of ART cocktail your taking. Third world countries don't have biktarvy, atripla, descovy etc. Does the study included those taking LTE (lamivudine, tenofivir, efavirenz) or other cocktails that are way behind from modern and more effective ARTs today? Thanks in advance

[@stratovariusforever]

LTE is super effective in making you undetectable and staying like that. The difference with the modern medications is basically the side effects.

[@yayomukbangs8647]

Great informative video !

[@RaifDerrazi]

Thank you! Glad you appreciate it!

[@marioduenas6121]

Cheers raif you are awesome mate

[@RaifDerrazi]

Thank you Mario, cheers to you as well!

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

She look incredibly healthy❤ I pray a cure comes soon!

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

I am sorry, I meant He. Typo

[@lashawnamoore8374]

I know I'm late and this was so informative. However i have read that even in an undetectable status because of Viral Shedding, you can still put your partner at risk. May i ask your thoughts on this?

[@RaifDerrazi]

Hi, thanks for bringing this up. While there is a non-zero theoretical risk, from what I understand studies have shown no transmission except for some exceptional circumstances where the patient was not taking their medication properly etc. so while I sympathize with the concern, I see no real world reason to be worried

[@lashawnamoore8374]

@@RaifDerrazi Ok TY for responding. I have read about the shedding blips. I believe thats one of the reasons even with the U=U status and Prep its still suggested of course condoms be worn for that reason as all viruses shed but its impossible to know when exactly although taking medicine properly does reduce the chance of shedding.

[@ritawright620]

Raif you are the best

[@nataliepelz7932]

Raif, you look great!

[@Derkaderka210]

Brother thank you, you ha e informed me with more details and some fashion I need honestly I'm on a computer all day also 😅😂 thank you again brother

[@Leftatalbuquerque]

This is timely and important. So is this: is plaid back?

[@RaifDerrazi]

OH henny, plaid never left!!

[@nwabuezeozuzu6370]

I have this hypothesis that blips signify depletion of the latent viral reservoirs. When these dormant cells start producing viral particles, there is a "blip" in the viral load. The reservoir cells get destroyed by the cytotoxic effects of viral replication, new reservoir cells would not be created as long as the individual is on ART, and over time, the viral repositories are depleted.

[@nwabuezeozuzu6370]

@Dodger Sims That's why it's a hypothesis. I came across an article two months ago that said with current oral ARVs, it would take 70 years to completely deplete the viral reservoirs. I wish I have the link to that right now.

[@happyhappycatus]

U look terribly cute with those glasses 😘

[@erikahogan2234]

Such a nice guy so open you could save loves fr hiv and aids you don't hear about that now but it must be today

[@ionutpreda1979]

Had 24 and Ast liver enzymes elevated alongside cholesterol any advice?They want to change meds.

[@seispul]

If you’re undetectable and take an Elisa hiv test will it come back negative?

[@andyjoe220]

eight I know one case who is positive and got treatment with Trustiva for 4 years. He took a quick test at home and it came out negative. How awesome. He is going to do a confirmation test to see how it goes.

[@RaifDerrazi]

Even though a blood test might not detect the virus (undetectable) it will still detect antibodies so an undetectable person will still yield a positive test result.

[@mikeveen]

You got a point there.

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

The ISSUE if u can't even trust a person to disclose their HIV status, how can you trust they are taking their meds consistently and are in fact at zero viral load. I am ao sorry, but I have lost some love ones to the disease and there were issues of non-disclosure and unprotected sex operative. I know human nature so I have chosen to lay low before I get a halo. Many of my trusting friends are NO LONGER with us. You guys are blessed because it is now a manageable disease.

[@rajdas-xk8ub]

Where to get such data what u said in this video. I want to c if really have such data

[@tyquanfortune9400]

information is important

[@GameHEADtime]

My test never show any blips guessing i'm lucky but not everyone is the same. there are people who are undetectable without bicktarvy even though its a rarity..

[@innocenthaatrup7270]

Pls Raif can a patient with 300 copies of viral load effect his/her partner?

[@VidelDorsey]

Bcuz there saying if they want to say that you can transmit it if they want too.

[@williamkinnane1606]

Hey Raif, do you have a mailing address you'd be willing to share? I'd like to send you a blessing.

[@mikeveen]

I wonder who was to first couple to be tested. This was a big risk!

[@febibef6015]

What will happen if you forget your pill ?

[@ddub2801]

This is the question I asked a friend and he couldn’t answer. U can have a blip in between testing.

[@RaifDerrazi]

You can but in multiple studies there was no evidence that it was significant enough to cause a risk for transmission

[@ddub2801]

@@RaifDerrazi hiv is so mysterious. I am still trying to understand it. U can take a pill and be non transmissible and non detectable. Yet still had a couple friends pass away recently due to complications of HIV. I just don’t get it. I will continue to research.

[@alexcenna9785]

Love you ❤❤❤❤

[@RaifDerrazi]

Much love back to you my friend!

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

Interesting!

[@jordantavaris8326]

Rafi is sooooo cute to me😍

[@RaifDerrazi]

Haha, thanks Jordan, appreciate that

[@justbanana9607]

A PERAON WITH UNDETECTABLE VIRAL LOAD CAN TRANSMIT THROUGH SEMEN??

[@akshaychoudhary3612]

Doctor dont provide biktarvy here they provide something different. I dont know that ll work or not can you please guide or any one for help here arv medics expert please mail me Please.

[@pitoulifestyle1900]

I hope you only one that American gen technology take for test first on 2021 bro I pray

[@oscar-uj1xo]

How long take be undetected

[@robbertwillems6633]

Wait wasn’t those people who got positive infected trough someone else and not trough their positive partners ?

[@bakedleanspr7178]

So your "blip" was no problem and you were still untransmittable the entire time

[@RaifDerrazi]

Exactly!

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

Damn... adverts even from you Raif - adios

[@RaifDerrazi]

Susan Margaret Wills 🤷🏽‍♂️ I cant do it all for free

[@PhOne-qy9io]

Can you imagine the man that wants to marry me he said what if they faked the results. Or it's not 100% maybe it's for them zero infection but not to us 🤦🤦🤦 lot of stigma and fear about this subject in out country

[@maryamabbasi1714]

Are you undetectable and married now?

[@contancehlatshwayo4146]

If i may ask what is blip

[@Nah.ImCool]

Only 8? 8 too many for me.

[@dreakcelebcelebrity1830]

Can you help me I need some advice

[@adieindo2052]

😍👏

[@RaifDerrazi]

😌🙏

[@florana5961]

Who cares about love and partner? I just don't want to have drug resistance, I want to live