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Can having syphilis cause a negative hiv eia antibody blood test be inaccurate. what can cause false negatives. its been about 12 years since event.
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You've asked before: I recognize you as having asked variations on this question frequently. Something happened twelve years ago and you seem obsessed with the idea that you have a false-negative HIV test. At this point, I think you realize that these fears are unrealistic, and they're holding you back from enjoying the rich, happy life that should be yours. Your physician can guide you in overcoming these. Best wishs
Answered 3/11/2015
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