How long can people live with HIV with treatment?
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.
Can you live a long live with HIV?
Thirty years ago, being diagnosed with HIV was considered a death sentence. Today, people with HIV can live long and healthy lives. That's why routine HIV screening is vital. Early detection and timely treatment are key to managing the virus, extending life expectancy, and reducing the risk of transmission.
How many years do a HIV positive patient survive?
Conclusion: Life expectancy in HIV/AIDS-infected patients is about 38 years less than that of the general population at the exact age of 20.
How many years can a person live?
Humans may be able to live for between 120 and 150 years, but no longer than this "absolute limit" on human life span, a new study suggests.