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Hiv And Life Expectancy
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hiv life expectancyHi.Thank you for the chance to ask questions my doctor does not answer.I have been HIV+ for 12 years that I know of and at least 8 years before that I did not formally know.My t-cells are 655 and viral load is under 50 copies. I have been blessed...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
You don't mention if you are on therapy or not. If not then you would be considerd a long-term non-progressor - a group which generally has a good 10-20 year prognosis. Your T cell count and HIV level are compatible with very long term...
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40 y/o, HIV+... life expectancy?I was recently diagnosed HIV+. My viral load was 56,000 and my t-cell 600. I have started taking... Read more »How long could I have had HIV? (LIFE EXPECTANCY, 2009)Hi Dr. Frascino,I am in my mid 20s, and I was recently diagnosed with HIV (it's been about a... Read more »
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FAQs About HIV/AIDS and Life ExpectancyThe Basics | Diagnosed Over 40 | AIDS Diagnosis The Basics Does older age at the time someone becomes HIV positive mean faster progression of the disease -- especially without treatment? How long are 20-something HIVers expected to live... Read more »
HIV/AIDS Could Reduce Life Expectancy in South Africa to 46 Years, Researchers SayHIV/AIDS prevalence rates in South Africa continue to increase and could reduce the life expectancy of South Africans from age 63 to 46, University of KwaZulu-Natal researcher Alan Whiteside said at an AIDS conference in Johannesburg, South Africa... Read more »
Continued HIV/AIDS Progress Could Lead to Increased Life Expectancy, Population Among Developing Countries, U.N. Report SaysLife expectancy in developing countries could increase to 69 years by 2050 if the global health community sustains progress in controlling HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, according to a report released Wednesday by the United Nations... Read more »
HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe Has Reduced Life Expectancy, Not Affecting Population Growth, Study SaysHIV/AIDS has reduced the life expectancy in Zimbabwe, but the country's overall population growth remains unchanged as births continue to outpace deaths, according to a study recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences... Read more »
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Life Expectancy with HIV
Posted by SaltyWater, 9 Replies
HiI was recently diagnosed with HIV some 6/7 weeks ago. While I can accept this illness and try not to let it affect my life too much, and making sure I go to my appointments on time etc, I'm wanting to know if HIV actually has an impact of your... Read more » Life Expectancy for H.I.V.
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Does anyone know the life Expectancy for H.I.V.Read more » Life expectancy
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
We have a friend who just told us she and her husband are both HIV+, and the husband has AIDS. We cannot find any information regarding their life expectancy. What does the current research on this matter say? Read more » Life Expectancy
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
What is the concensus on this board on the average life expectancy of someone who is newly diagnosed with HIV?Read more »
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