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If i went to er sick my wbc was high and lymphocytes were low fighting off infection i suspected hiv so they tested me with 4th gen test negative that means i dont have it/im clear right? my body was fighting something else. exposure 23 days ago?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The negative result is solid proof that HIV is not the cause of your symptoms. If you had a truly high risk exposure, it's still possible you acquired HIV. Probably not, but to be certain have another 4th gen test in a few weeks.

Answered 8/26/2023

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