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I just had an hiv blood test last week that was negative. i keep reading about the "window period". my potential exposure would of been about 5 years ago. am i good regarding the window period?

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Yes: Yes. Unless your risky behaviors have continued.

Answered 11/16/2013

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes, you're good!: The window period is a matter of weeks, not years. So if your last possible exposure was 5 years ago, you don't have hiv! hopefully this experience will encourage you to be safe from this point forward! and make sure your partners are safe, too!

Answered 6/18/2017

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