How do you handle an HIV Situation in the family? |
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My wife of 7years is HIV positive while am negative. We discovered this when we decided to do a test because she is expecting. We had a long discussion after receiving this news from our doc, and my wife who was more confused than me said she has never had an affair out of our marriage. Am giving my wife all the support she needs though am so confused and stressed as the doctor is asking for our beloved daughter aged 6 to take the tests since my wife could have been infected before we got married.
My confusing questions are that:
1.How is it possible that am negative while my wife is positive when we have been making love without protection for more than 7years?
2. What do I do if my only bright and sweet daughter turns out to be positive.
I have cheated on my wife twice or more, don't ask, while am sure or rather believe she has been faithful all along. I love her so much and want to support her without stressing her with my stress. How do I do this? We live in different towns and she sometimes asks me why I sound low while talking on phone. I feel so guilty. PLEASE ADVISE
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| 2008-10-07 | ouma said: |
it is possible |
My husband and i are serodiscordant couples he tested positive and i tested negative yes it is possible. It is still unknown why this is so but it is believed that some people are partly resistant to hiv and not every time you are exposed to hiv do you get infected. You might also try to take another test in 3 or 6 months later some research has shown that certain individuals have seroconverted later after being infected. Research is underway wether individuals could actualy pass the virus with undetected viral load and antibodies. For your daughter if she turns out to be positive which i hope she is not, take it easy it is not a death sentence hiv is now believes to be a chronic disease and with the medications on the market she has a chance to live a healthy life like any other child. All they need now is your full support and love. Good Luck |
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