Thanks for getting in touch.<\/p>\n
How are you doing with your diagnosis? Are you getting any support?<\/p>\n
If your viral load is this high, it’s very likely that this could be a new infection. However this all depends on whether you’ve had any risks. Have you had a risk in the last few months?<\/p>\n
In primary infection, viral loads are high and CD4 counts can drop and drop to very low levels. A CD4 of 7, is however very low. Therefore, it’s possible that this isn’t a new infection. To have an idea of when you were infected, you’re going to need to think about any risks you’ve had. Also, when did you last have a HIV test?<\/p>\n
Though you’re keen to know how long you’ve had HIV for, the important thing is that you’re now aware of your status.<\/p>\n
As you’ve started medication your viral load will be decreasing. A persons viral load should become undetectable within 1-3 months of starting ARVs.<\/p>\n
With regards to your CD4 count, it’s not possible to say how quickly this will rise. It will rise, though at a much slower rate than your viral load will decrease.<\/p>\n