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Hi dr , i know this might sound a bit stupid. i would like to know the life span of a person living with hiv and if theres a specific diet for a person with the virus?
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Improving: That is difficult to say because it continues to improve.A few years ago it was close to a death sentence but now with the treatments it improves every year.Just eat a normal heart healthy diet.
Answered 2/7/2019
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