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How long can hiv go undetected?

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A long time: Most patients have a viral like illness at the time of infection followed by months or years without any symptoms what so ever. If you have placed yourself at risk the best advice I have is to get tested.

Dr Rinker agreed

Answered 1/21/2020

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