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I had unsafe sex 2 years ago. i had a hiv antibody test done 2 months after then again this last october. is it accurate? nomor risk wastaken in bet

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: If you have had a negative test a year after potential exposure, then you do not have hiv.

Dr Po and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2014

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