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Um, no. Some strains of HIV destroy the immune system at a faster rate and are more resistant to anti-HIV drugs. That's why even two HIV+ performers should still use condoms when working with each other. Likewise, there are different strains of herpes, some stronger than others against antiviral drugs.


More than that - the drugs used are chosen to match the particular strain present, and I think it's common to try different drugs until something is (1) found to work (2) whose side affects are tolerable.

When two HIV+ people infect each other with a new strain it complicates treatment: you might have to try more combinations to find something that works, and you might have to settle for something less pleasant...

John Stagliano and Tricia presumably have different strains of HIV and need to take care not to infect each other.
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