These stages map the depletion of CD4 T-cells and other evidence of illness.
It is at this stage that the risk of life-threatening illness and death are high.
Drugs used for prevention include pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
They don’t treat HIV but are designed to limit risk in people who may be exposed to HIV.
Summary
In most people, HIV will progress to AIDS within five to 10 years without treatment.
Treatment, however, has changed expectations about HIV infection.
Talk with your healthcare provider about HIV diagnosis and treatment options.
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