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Does hiv antigens becomes undetectable after hiv antibodies appears ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Usually, yes. But all the standard blood test results remain positive because of the antibody.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/15/2022

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