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Has the cure for HIV been found?
Only a few people have been cured of HIV, but scientists are working to develop cures that could be accessible to more of those infected. Editor’s note: This article was last updated on July 27, 2023.
How long can HIV patients live?
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 can you have HIV without knowing?
You may not have any symptoms at all for up to 10 years. At that point, HIV begins to make it hard for your body to fight off infections, so you can get infections that normally wouldn’t affect you. When your immune system reaches a certain point of weakness, that’s when HIV becomes AIDs.
Should I be worried about HIV?
For some exposures, while transmission is biologically possible, the risk is so low that it is not possible to put a precise number on it. But risks do add up over time. Even relatively small risks can add up over time and lead to a high lifetime risk of getting HIV.