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I got an hiv test at least six months after unprotected sex. can hiv take longer than six months to show up on tests?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Not unless there is something else blunting the test. If you are otherwise healthy, your in the clear.

Answered 10/9/2015

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