He has accepted it, but I am very worried that his meds would not work....What's the average life span for an HIV+ man?
He is 33 yr olds...
2007-04-17 09:47:32 · 2 answers · asked by Icy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Lifespan for HIV depends on a number of factors.
I always hope that someone hasn't contracted a medication resistant strain which makes treatment more difficult.
Many people who are diagnosed go through a period of depression and may make unhealthy choices for themselves which helps the virus.
Using alcohol, drugs, poor health, poor eating habits, etc. can also affect a person's outcome.
A person's access and ability to afford treatment is also a factor.
A person with HIV can also be "re-infected" with a medication resistant strain which makes them sicker.
Each situation is unique.
2007-04-17 16:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as they were diagnosed early within the disease and they go through with their medicine and treatment they could live another 25 years!
2007-04-17 16:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋