Does HIV exist? Are the HIV tests confirmatory?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

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8+ Yrs

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Yes, it exists it is a communicable viral infection. The tests such as NAT test ELISA test and antibody tests are confirmatory tests

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a PCT (Procalcitonin) Blood Test Test or Take a SCA-12 (Spinocerebellar Ataxia), PPP2R2B Gene Mutation Test

Book PCT (Procalcitonin) Blood Test Test Book SCA-12 (Spinocerebellar Ataxia), PPP2R2B Gene Mutation Test

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