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I have been exposed to hiv my blood work detects i have p24 antigen. does this mean i have or will get hiv? i only have one partner.
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HIV: Please consult your physician to discuss all the issues. You will require further test like viral load and CD4 count to help confirming the disease and the need to start anti hiv meds.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Will require: Elisa confirmatory test, viral load and CD4count
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