The survival period of HIV patients needs to be determined by a combination of circumstances, related to the length of the incubation period after HIV infection and the effectiveness of treatment after the onset of the disease. The incubation period after HIV infection usually ranges from a few months to 20 years, with an average of about 10 years. After the incubation period, the patient enters the AIDS stage. If effective antiviral treatment is not carried out at this time, the death rate of the patient is high, with an average survival period of 12-18 months; if treatment is provided, the survival period can be significantly extended. Of course, if the incubation period can be detected in time, you can also take antiviral treatment in time to slow down the onset of the disease. In addition to antiviral treatment, there are also treatments for AIDS such as modulating immunotherapy, supportive treatment, preventive treatment and symptomatic treatment. After diagnosis, AIDS patients should maintain an optimistic attitude, actively cooperate with treatment, and adhere to regular checkups and medication for a long time to extend life expectancy and improve quality of life to a certain extent.