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If i hav shingles when getti hiv test 21 weeks after unprotected sex would antibodies show? i hav rheumatoid arthritis and take sulfsalzine. thank you

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Should not interfere: Shingles should not affect HIV test results.

Answered 6/10/2014

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