- male
- 30 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm really worried after what happened. I took an HIV test using the CMIA method at 7 and 8 months post-exposure, and both times it showed non-reactive results with index values of 0.09 and 0.25. Can I consider myself completely free from HIV, or is there something else I should be doing?
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Yes you are free from the infection as you had a risky exposure,bettr get your self tested every six months for a period of 2 years
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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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