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Are there rare strains of hiv that tests cant detect? just wondering about all the fear of delayed hiv or false negative testing i read about. is it really a problem? or is delayed hiv and rare strains a myth?
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If you are asymptomatic and tested negative, you are safe, no need to worry. Practice safe sex so you won't have more "headache" in the future. Take care!
Answered 6/7/2022
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