- male
- 30 Years
- 20/02/2025
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.
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no need
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 25/07/2025
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