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A 35-year-old male asked:
Full std panel negative at 13 days,hiv duo 4th generation, syphilis igg/igm by eia, hbsag, hep c ab elisa all negative at 28th days after unprotected insertive vaginal and oral with a lady that had multiple sex partners.should i hiv retest at 45days?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes. repeat it at 45 days after exposure.
HIV is only one of the STDs. A condom may not protect against HPV, Herpes, LGV, syphilis, pubic lice etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation.
Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
Wish you good health!
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Answered Aug 02, 2022
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