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Is it possible to not have hiv if my partner has it?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

HIV is hard to get: Yes. This is very common especially if the HIV infected person is on treatment. Although very rare there are also a few races with some genetic mutations that allow one to be exposed but not infected by hiv.

Answered 6/10/2014

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