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How long can hiv/aids virus patient survive?

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Normal lifespan: With the advent of combinations of potent antiviral medications hiv-infected patients can have a normal lifespan as long as they remain on their medications.

Dr Murphy agreed

Answered 11/8/2016

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How is hiv/aids spread through dry blood I thought once it hits the air the virus dies So if someone touch the dried blood how can the virus be active?

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This is an educational question.I don't have HIV/AIDS, nor do I know anyone who does.However, it seems to be unusual in that people can have it for a very long time. Are there any other viruses or bacteria that can be chronic other than some Heps?

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Is HIV real or according to some scientists it is not or if it is it must be a harmless virus and doesn't cause aids ( biologist chrystl meyer ).?

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How did the first person diagnosed with hiv/aids contract the virus?

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Normally, how long would the hiv/ aids virus live in the body once a person passes away?

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