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Have had unprotected sex, not directly exposed to hiv. took oraquick at home kit 3 times first time was negative, i waited 9 months to take the second it was negative, waited 6 months to take the 3rd & its negative. is it safe to say i am negative?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Almost certainly you do not have HIV. However, the oral fluids test never turns positive in up 2-4% of infected people. For complete security, stop self testing and have a lab-based blood test. Almost certainly it will be negative.

Answered 7/30/2022

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