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Is waiting 3 months for hiv test risky? if there is hiv, can it damage your body too badly when you are waiting to get tested on 3 months?
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No: There is no immediate risk with HIV infection.
Answered 8/21/2014
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Get to the doctor: If you think you are infected an HIV expert can do the right test to know if you are infected much sooner than twelve weeks. The sooner on meds to treat an infection the better. Capturing an early infection provides the best possible outcome.
Answered 8/21/2014
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