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I`ve had a negative syphilis and hiv 4th gen test 8 and 10 weeks after possible exposure (msm oral sex). is there need to retest? if so does it make a difference if at 12 weeks or 90 days?
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Around 12 weeks is the usual recommended time
Answered 10/16/2022
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