The incubation period of HIV infection

Continued epidemiological research has led to an increasing understanding of the length and variability of the HIV incubation period, The median length of the incubation time ranges from 8 to 11 years for homosexual men, depending on their age, Genetic profiles and the occurrence of symptomatic primary infection are also associated with disease progression, The incubation period has increased since the beginning of the epidemic, probably as a result of the availability of antiretroviral therapy and prophylaxis, which delay the onset of AIDS manifestations.