Could you have Aids or HIV and never know about it?

Answer 1

Yes as it is always found out later.

Answer 2

There is no one answer to this question because everyone is different. Estimates of the average length of time for progression from HIV to AIDS are being developed. Before antiretroviral therapy became available in 1996, scientists estimated that AIDS would develop within 10 years in about half the people with HIV. Since 1996, new medical treatments have been developed that can prevent or cure some of the illnesses associated with AIDS, though they cannot cure AIDS itself.

Answer 3

***Testing anytime after 8 weeks will give you 100% conclusive results. The window period of 3 to 6 months are VERY out dated and have not been updated. I test people for HIV and know... Use condoms and do not share IV drugs and you will never get HIV

Answer 4

HIV itself could very possibly not be prevalent for a long period of time. Ten years, while an unlikely period of time, is still within possibility if you weren't ever tested or experienced enough symptoms to notice.

Answer 5

Some people could be diagnosed with it 10 years before they find out they do have it, or when it starts to take in effect.

Answer 6

Yes, this is normal. Apart from initial symptoms in the first weeks after infection that most people experience, most people go for several years without other symptoms.

Answer 7

Yes. Some never have symptoms and their HIV never develops into AIDS.