Can a person with HIV live without treatment?
Without treatment, a person may develop stage 3 HIV 2–15 years after contracting the infection. The life expectancy after a stage 3 HIV diagnosis is 3 years. However, with effective medication, many people never develop stage 3 HIV, and the incidence of opportunistic infections is much lower than it was in the past.
How many people are living with HIV and don't know it?
1.2 million people are living with HIV in the US. Nearly 1 in 5 people (about 240,000) don't know they are infected. Getting an HIV test can lead to getting the medical care needed to stay healthy longer. People who don't know they have HIV have a higher risk of serious medical problems and early death.
How long can HIV person live without medication?
Once a person progresses to AIDS, they have a high viral load and can transmit HIV to others very easily. In the absence of treatment, people with AIDS typically survive for about three years.
What percentage of people survive HIV?
The survival rate for whole population was 88%, 85%, 77%, and 67% for 1, 2, 5, and 10 years, respectively.