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HIV Laws Do Not Always Reflect U=U.

HIV Laws Do Not Always Reflect U=U. Some criminal laws cover conduct with little or no HIV transmission risk. Rules differ by jurisdiction. Florida has no explicit viral-suppression exemption in its HIV intercourse statute. Medical facts and legal duties are different.
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