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What are the possibilities of being infected with a rare type of hiv not getting detected by testing. i have all symptoms and abnormal cbc.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Unlikely: Do you have exposure to HIV and have you had serial test since last possible exposure. you can not diagnose HIV by CBC changes even if suggestive

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

What are the possibilities of being infected with a rare type of hiv not getting detected by testing. i have all symptoms and abnormal cbc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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