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Just so i understand after hiv exposure and symptoms if i test negative after symptoms the test would be positive if it was from hiv, my case tested neg after window period,but i have seen doctors sayings ( hiv test conclusive if no symptoms)?
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Consult this site for valid information on this topic: HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html
Answered 8/31/2022
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I am truly confused by pcp, the internet & doctors on here. Hiv is a complex & complicated disease but as far as symptoms related to it, window period & conclusiveness after a test nobody really knows.i hear 6wks, 3mths, 6mths, 9nths, 1yr. What is it?
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Doc is it a must that one has to wait till is 3 months which is HIV window period before going for HIV test,to know his or her status?
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