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Can a person live a full life with hiv/aids with the new advances in technology and medicine? what if they are tested and diagnosed at an early age?

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Yes: New approaches to therapy have given people with HIV disease improved life span and quality of life.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/10/2017

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes : Yes if taken HIV meds appropriate manner and see doctors frequently, now a days full life is possible. Needs to take meds so HIV virus stays undetectable

Answered 6/10/2014

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