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  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm kind of worried and need some guidance. Its been 53 days since I might have been exposed to HIV. I used an automated Western blot system for testing and the result came back negative. Does this mean I'm definitely in the clear, or should I be concerned? What does "negative conclusion" mean in this context? I really need to understand what my next steps should be.

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Yes you are negative for HIV if you are concerned get your self after 6 months if that turns out to be negative you are free from the disease

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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

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