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Will HIV ever be fully cured?
For most people, HIV is a lifelong infection, and the virus is never fully eradicated. Thanks to modern medication, people with HIV can live long and healthy lives.
Can you have HIV for 20 years and not know?
It can take 10 years or more for HIV to show any symptoms — or much, much longer than that for people who take HIV medicines. That’s why it’s really important to get tested for HIV regularly, especially if you’ve had unprotected sex or shared needles. HIV treatment can help you stay healthy.
Is it hard to cure HIV?
HIV is so difficult to cure because the virus persists inside stable reservoirs that cannot be detected by the immune system.
Can HIV be cured in the first 3 days?
There is no cure for HIV once it has established itself in the body. However, if taken within 72 hours (3 days) of exposure to HIV, PEP can, in most cases, prevent it from establishing itself in the body.