How long can you live with HIV being treated?
A 2017 study in the journal AIDS found that the additional life expectancy for people with HIV at age 20 during the early monotherapy era was 11.8 years. However, that number rose to 54.9 years for the most recent combination antiretroviral era.
What is the longest a person has lived with HIV?
Miguel, also known as “the Lisbon Patient,” is the subject of an upcoming research paper.
Can you have HIV for 20 years and not know?
Some people have HIV for years before they know they have it. According to HIV.gov, symptoms of HIV may not appear for a decade or longer. This doesn’t mean that cases of HIV without symptoms are less serious. Also, a person who doesn’t experience symptoms could still transmit HIV to others.
Can you die from HIV while on medication?
If you are being treated for HIV with antiretroviral therapy, you can expect to live nearly as long as someone without HIV. Starting and remaining on antiretroviral medications has been shown to decrease mortality and improve quality of life. People who take HIV medicine can reach a viral load that’s undetectable.