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It happens that a blood test with blood count detect hiv 7 years after possible infection?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes!: The HIV antibodies will remain present as long as you are alive, so yes, if you are infected, the blood test will detect it.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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