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Have been teste for hiv after about one year of the last unprotected sex raport and it resulted negativ. but i am still afraid]?

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See below: The negative predictive value of these tests is extremely high, meaning that a negative test result will be correct more than 9, 997 times in 10, 000 (99.97% of the time). The very high negative predictive value of these tests is why the cdc recommends that a negative test result be considered conclusive evidence that an individual does not have hiv.

Answered 10/8/2020

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Don't be afraid: But please use protection in the future and thank the heavens that you have been lucky so far. Please don't push your luck any further.

Answered 3/31/2013

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See below: The negative predictive value of these tests is extremely high, meaning that a negative test result will be correct more than 9, 997 times in 10, 000 (99.97% of the time). The very high negative predictive value of these tests is why the cdc recommends that a negative test result be considered conclusive evidence that an individual does not have hiv.

Answered 5/26/2016

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