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Can you have hiv for 6 years or more and have no clue about it?
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Yes: HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying cells that protect against infections. A person may have HIV for more than 6 years or even longer but not have any symptoms because the immune cell destruction a process that can be slow or fast depending on each person’s virus. If you believe you may have HIV, talk to your doctor about ways to detect and possibly treat the virus.
Answered 9/8/2018
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