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Is there any possibility to have pcr(-) test results but still have hiv?

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Dr. Robin Dretler answered

Maybe: There may be a brief period between initial infection and producing enough virus to be detectable by pcr.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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A member asked:

Is there any possibility to have pcr(-) test results but still have hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robin Dretler answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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