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Is the antibody window period affected by location infection occurs, shorter for high eg unprotected anal sex & longer for low risk eg through cut lip?

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HIV?: If you are referring to HIV, the route of the infection does not affect the timing of the appearance of antibody. Resubmit the question if you can make it clearer.

Answered 8/5/2014

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A member asked:

Is the antibody window period affected by location infection occurs, shorter for high eg unprotected anal sex & longer for low risk eg through cut lip?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Perez answered

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