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After month of waiting to do hiv test, finally got it back and was tested negative for all std's. can i forgot about that and move on?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need to repeat: If it was antibody test for hiv, that can take months or even a year to turn positive. To have peace of mind, you may wish to get HIV nucleic acid test or repeat the antibody test in 6-7 months. You know that already, but do not have unprotected sex.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

After month of waiting to do hiv test, finally got it back and was tested negative for all std's. can i forgot about that and move on?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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