an individual who has been infected with HIV for several years (typically 7-10 or more years). The term long-term survivor may include both long-term nonprogressors and individuals who live for many years with a damaged immune system and/or opportunistic infections.
LONG-TERM SURVIVOR
Meaning of LONG-TERM SURVIVOR in English
AIDS English Glossary. Английский словарь СПИДа. 2012