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I have a risk of hiv 4 month ago. i have many many symptoms. i test hiv rna pcr at 8 weeks and hiv rapid test at 15weeks. all negative. but i've used corticoid for nasal for 4 months. so will my ab be produced late and the result change to positive?
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Agree with Dr. L: For your peace of mind get a HIV nucleic acid test at 6 months after exposure. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/20/2020
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