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Years. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, but the symptoms may lie dormant for years, during which time the infected person may pass the virus on to others unknowingly.

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How long can a person carry HIV before it shows up?

It is possible for someone to be infected with HIV for a very long time before they experience any symptoms or signs of infection. Some people may be infected for years without knowing. The amount of time varies depending on the person's lifestyle and how their body responds to the infection. Regular HIV testing is the only way to know one's status.


Is it likely that I have HIV?

Without knowing your history, we have no way of answering this. Get tested is the best answer we can give.


Can someone be a host for the HIV virus and not have HIV?

Definitely the answer to this is an emphatic NO. If you have HIV then you are a host for HIV and vice versa. You cannot be one without the other.


Can People can have HIV for many years without knowing it.?

Unfortunately YES! You may be HIV positive for 10 or more years without having any symptoms. Therefore the ONLY responsible thing to do is test yourself for HIV.


What is hiv carier?

An HIV carrier is someone who has HIV but does not have symptoms of the disease. Because HIV infection is frequently without symptoms, routine screening is important.


People can have HIV without knowing it for many years.?

Yes as it is always found out later.


Can you get aids from esctasy?

No recreational drug can give you HIV. However, if you have sex without using a condom when high on esctasy, with someone who is HIV-positive, then you could catch HIV this way,


Can someone stay with hiv for 1year without symptoms?

Yes. One can be HIV+ for many years before having any AIDS symptoms.


If left untreated how long can a person with HIV AIDS live?

Without drugs, HIV usually converts to AIDS in about 10 to 15 years.


Can HIV be cured with herbals?

No, HIV (which you probably mean, HIV +) can not be cured with herbals. You know why? Because there is NO cure yet for HIV+, even with medicine. BUt being HIV+ does not mean you will get AIDS. There are very good medicines today that will help people who are HIV+ live long, healthy lives. Herbals are a good, big part of helping someone with HIV+ live a long and healthy life, but they can not make the HIV+ go away.


Can one contract HIV by having intercourse with a person who is not HIV positive?

It is possible to have a false negative HIV test, particuarly early in infection with HIV. If a partner has a true negative HIV test, it's not possible to get HIV from them.


How long does hiv live outside the body in saliva?

it takes 30 litres but if your ZOE KOCH it takes only 1 litre cause she has HIV AIDS

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