How quickly do people infected with HIV develop AIDS?
In some people, the T-cell decline and opportunistic infections that signal AIDS develop soon after infection with HIV. But most people do not develop symptoms for 10 to 12 years, and a few remain symptom-free for much longer. As with most diseases, early medical care can help prolong a person’s life.
In some people, the T-cell decline and opportunistic infections that signal AIDS develop soon after infection with HIV. But most people do not develop symptoms for 10 to 12 years, and a few remain symptom-free for much longer. As with most diseases, early medical care can help prolong a person’s life.
A. In some people, the T-cell decline and opportunistic infections that signal AIDS develop soon after they first become infected with HIV. But more often people remain without symptoms for 10 to 12 years, and a few people go even longer. As with most diseases, early medical care and living a healthy lifestyle can help prolong the life of a person with HIV disease.