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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)?

Q: 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)?

: Consult this site for valid information on this topic: HIV test window periods https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/test-types.html

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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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A member asked:

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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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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