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Do the current hiv tests in america detect the new strain vb that is easier transmitted?? i tested negative 5.5 months after sex with a hispanic lady with a 4th generation hiv test and insti rapid test?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The VB strain of HIV is not new: it has been circulating in persons at high risk (especially men who have sex with men) for at least 20-30 years. Second, it is no more easily transmitted than other types of HPV. The recent research report, which has been in the news, shows the VB strain is more virulent -- i.e. more rapid progression to AIDS -- but not new or any more easily transmitted.

Answered 2/11/2022

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