Can HIV Be Cured When Diagnosed 10 Weeks After Exposure?

Posted on Sat, 29 Nov 2014

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Sat, 29 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : If hiv is being diagnosed just after 10weeks of exposure. can any medicine cure it?

Answered by Dr. Arun (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV not treatable once diagnosed..

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

No, once HIV is diagnosed it can't be treated. Not even after 10 weeks or even lesser than it.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari