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Can early stage aids still be treated, what if you were diagnosed hiv positive late after a number of years?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Treatable: It's better to treat early, but your live can still be saved if you're diagnosed even in the advanced stages. Any concern, get seen.

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

Can early stage aids still be treated, what if you were diagnosed hiv positive late after a number of years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

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