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I had unprotected sex 5 months before combo hiv test that was negative had a few rapid tests at 3 months and another combo at almost 6 months all negative can i trust them or is delayed hiv a problem?

Q: i had unprotected sex 5 months before combo hiv test that was negative had a few rapid tests at 3 months and another combo at almost 6 months all negative can i trust them or is delayed hiv a problem?

: There is no such thing as "delayed" HIV diagnosis. It's an urban myth. Your test results are conclusive.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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There is no such thing as "delayed" HIV diagnosis. It's an urban myth. Your test results are conclusive.

Answered 1/25/2022

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex 5 months before combo hiv test that was negative had a few rapid tests at 3 months and another combo at almost 6 months all negative can i trust them or is delayed hiv a problem?

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