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How long can a person live with HIV without treatment?
According to AIDS.org, untreated HIV can lead to AIDS within 8-11 years (AIDS.org, n.d.). People who develop AIDS without taking any kind of HIV treatment typically live about three years, post-AIDS diagnosis (HIV. gov-a, n.d.).
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.
Can you live 100 years with HIV?
Many people living with HIV can expect to live as long as their peers who do not have HIV. Studies show that a person living with HIV has a similar life expectancy to an HIV-negative person – providing they are diagnosed in good time, have good access to medical care, and are able to adhere to their HIV treatment.
How long does HIV treatment last?
A person’s viral load is considered “durably undetectable” when all viral load test results are undetectable for at least six months after their first undetectable test result. This means that most people will need to be on treatment for 7 to 12 months to have a durably undetectable viral load.