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I see sources saying hiv period is 12 weeks. other sources say 3 months. is it 12 weeks(84 days) or 3 months? does it make a difference? is a result at 12 weeks same accuracy as 3 months? same for syphilis?
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Visit this site for info on HIV window period. HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html Window period of syphilis is about 6 weeks.
Answered 11/15/2021
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!2weeks and three months are often interchangeably for a few days difference does not matter that much.
Answered 12/2/2021
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