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  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I need some advice. Yesterday, I ate a raw mango that a friend had already chewed. The thing is, my friend has been living with HIV for the past two years and isnt on any HIV medication. I'm really worried because I remember reading something from the CDC about the risk of getting HIV from pre-chewed food. Plus, I've heard that people with HIV can have bleeding gums. Do you think I should get tested for HIV?

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Yes you have to get tested,visit general physician for a comlete dose of post exposure prophylaxis.

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I'm really worried and need some guidance. Could you let me know what tests are available for detecting HIVAIDS? I'm feeling a bit anxious about it and would really appreciate your help.

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I'm really worried about my HIV exposure. I took an HIV test at both 3 months and 7 months post-exposure, and both results were negative. Are these results definitive, or is there a possibility I should get tested again? I would really appreciate your guidance.

no need

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