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Hello doctor,i take 4th gen duo test at 6wks&9wks came negative,when i take another test?i have sore throat 1month above i take azithromycin 3days but not cure,in the medicine affects test result? 9weeks result accuracy? specialist pls clear my doubt?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Repeat question, same answers. The HIV AgAb ("4th gen", "duo") tests are conclusive at 6 weeks. No medicines, including azithromycin, have any effect at all. You do not have HIV. Move on without worry and please stop asking the same question! (From an STI/HIV specialist with 40+ years experience.)

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Answered 9/3/2022

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