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I had a know unprotected encounter 3 years ago. it's been on my mind. i just tested negative via oraquick. is it reliable?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

100% reliable: Similar to your other question. Almost nobody gets HIV after a single unprotected sexual exposure. In any case, your negative Oraquick test proves you weren't infected. Stop worrying about it.

Answered 8/15/2018

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