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I had a negative hiv test 1 year after possible exposure. is it possible to still be hiv positive?
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Reassuring: Although a negative test 1 year after exposure is very reassuring, if there has been continued exposure, frequent testing is indicated. Typically, a patient converts and becomes HIV positive within 6 months after exposure.
Answered 8/21/2019
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Yes: If you have been exposed i would recommend that you get tested every 6 months initially and after several negative then yearly if you are high risk. . It sometimes takes a while before you convert.
Answered 7/10/2016
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