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how long does it take for hiv to turn into aids with treatment

by Dr. Antonetta Feil Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Thanks to these life-saving treatments, most people with HIV in the U.S. today don't develop AIDS . Untreated, HIV typically turns into AIDS in about 8 to 10 years. When AIDS occurs, your immune system has been severely damaged.Mar 26, 2022

Can HIV turn into AIDS with treatment?

With Proper Treatment, HIV Doesn't Have to Progress to AIDS In most cases, if you take ART, HIV does not progress to AIDS. HIV attacks the immune system's CD4 cells. Over time, if these cells are destroyed, the immune system can no longer fight off infection.

Does HIV convert to AIDS in 10 days?

Epidemiological studies in Western countries have shown that, in the absence of antiretroviral medication, the average time it takes for an HIV infection to progress to AIDS is 10 to 12 years.

Can HIV progress to AIDS in 3 years?

Without ART, chronic HIV infection usually advances to AIDS in 10 years or longer, though in some people it may advance faster. People who are taking ART may be in this stage for several decades.

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