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Dear std expert, i had vdrl,rapidtpha,prozonetest,rapid blood hiv 5&9 months after exposure, results (-), is that that valid? wondering if im infected with hiv&syphilis at the same time, can be double infection delay my antibody test,am i need retest?
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Double infection has no effect on test reliability for either one. You have neither syphilis nor HIV. Believe it and move on without further worry.
Answered 4/25/2023
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