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I took 2 hiv test 1 over-the-counter and 2nd with primary care doc both negative. i have a breakout on my skin. i wnt to know if i can stil have hiv?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Skin condition. : The skin breakout is definitely more likely to not be related to HIV since you just did 2 HIV tests. Talk to your doctor.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

I took 2 hiv test 1 over-the-counter and 2nd with primary care doc both negative. i have a breakout on my skin. i wnt to know if i can stil have hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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