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How Can HIV Be Contracted?

How hard is it to contract HIV?<br><br>I am a 26 y/o male. 69 inches and about 140 pounds. I have had unprotected sex with another male and my last HIV test was about a year ago with a negative result. I am concerned that even though the test was negative I may still be positive. I know that I am supposed to take a test six months after and then again six months later just to be sure. Could I be walking around with HIV and not know it?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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I am afraid, the answer is yes. Unprotected Anal sex is a high risk activity and the receptive partner irs more at risk.One year old report has no validity if the person is consistently having exposures.I suggest you go the nearest Govt health facility (ICTC -Integated Counselling and Testing Centre) where upon your consent , you will be counselled and the then tested as per protocol. This way you will learn about HIV too and buy peace of mind .
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How Can HIV Be Contracted?

I am afraid, the answer is yes. Unprotected Anal sex is a high risk activity and the receptive partner irs more at risk.One year old report has no validity if the person is consistently having exposures.I suggest you go the nearest Govt health facility (ICTC -Integated Counselling and Testing Centre) where upon your consent , you will be counselled and the then tested as per protocol. This way you will learn about HIV too and buy peace of mind .