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.Jan 30, 2019
How many years can a person live with HIV with treatment?
A 50-year-old man with the same results after one year of treatment was predicted to live to the age of 83. In the general population at this time, men in these age groups were expected to live to 77 and 78 years. A 35-year-old woman and a 50-year-old woman with the same results could expect to live to 83 and 85 years.Nov 9, 2021
Can you live a long life 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.
Can you live with HIV for 30 years?
Once again, a life expectancy study has shown that HIV-positive people who start antiretroviral therapy (ART) promptly and have good access to medical care live as long as their HIV-negative peers.Mar 13, 2020
Can you live 10 years with HIV?
At the time of the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996, the average life expectancy of a 20-year-old newly infected with HIV was 10 years. 2 With a new generation of drugs that are not only safer but more effective, those numbers have leaped significantly.Feb 6, 2022