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How do you know if you have got aids if you never get tested because you never suspected anything?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Get tested: Everyone should be tested for HIV infection. That's the only way to know. Unless you've never had sex or shared needles, it's hard to know for sure whether you have no risk.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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