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A member asked:
Can hiv be dormant for 8 wks aftr unpro expo and not detect viral load n combo antigen test at 8 wks then active at 9 wks? i knw it can for antibody
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Same answer as last: HIV seroconversion to detection post exposure is not definitively predictable, so this scenario can be true as stated in your question. That is why most experts recommend post exposure protocols that involve testing at baseline post-exposure, than 3 mo/6 mo/ 12 mo/ and 18 months.
Answered 11/28/2017
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