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Is pcr should be repeated if it gave negative result after exposure by one month, if yes after how much time shd be repeated ?

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Did you take : Prophylaxis? It would be important to test six months post-exposure. You may do antibody tests periodically rather than repeating pcr tests. A test has been approved for home use.

Answered 11/23/2012

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A member asked:

Is pcr should be repeated if it gave negative result after exposure by one month, if yes after how much time shd be repeated ?

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