POZitive Attitudes

The oldest-known man living with HIV is about to turn 100 years old.

The man, known only as Miguel, is from Portugal and is referred to as the “Lisbon patient” as his family asked for his identity not to be revealed.

Although he suffers the usual problems that come with old age, such as poor hearing and eyesight, he is still healthy and lives alone, according to Canadian news channel CTV.

Doctors believe the man’s long life is down to him frequently taking antiretroviral medicine.

In an interview with the network, Miguel said: “I don’t really know how to explain it.

“I feel happy because I’ve spent these years without the hardship,” he adds, speaking about his good health.

“I feel fit enough, too, to take care of all my routines, to get dressed, to put my shoes on, to go to bed. I do all of that at home alone.”

Currently, his treatment regimen consists of two nightly antiretroviral pills. He has never smoked and has always been active.

Miguel found out he was HIV positive in 2004, after he was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties.

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