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I had unsafe sex 2 years ago. i had a hiv antibody test done 2 months after. i also had a hiv antibody test done this past october. it is accurate?

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Yes: If your HIV test was negative about a year after possible exposure you are very highly unlikely to have hiv, i trust you know that you should have your partner(s) use a condom all the time.

Answered 6/10/2014

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