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If you're tested for any autoimmune disease (and lupus & rheumatoid arthritis) and results were all negative-- does this mean you're negative for hiv?

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Dr. Gena Kluweanswered

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Not necessarily. : Only a negative HIV test means you are negative for hiv.

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