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3 yrs ago unprotected sex with a black african sex/w. i have had symptons. i took a total of 15 hiv duo tests all neg. can i miss rare strain ? advice
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Not HIV, believe it: There is no such thing as a "rare strain" of HIV missed by the standard tests. You have been grossly overtested. HIV test results always overrule both exposure history and symptoms. Stop wasting money and emotional energy on HIV testing and work with your doctor about the actual cause of your symptoms. It isn't HIV. Good luck!
Answered 9/10/2015
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