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Is HIV Test Done 17 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?
I have an unprotected anal sex with a unknown status male, I was in the incentive position, but I don't ejaculating inside. I tested hiv after 2 months, again 90 days again 8 months, again tested 17 months after the exposure, all results came negative. But still I am worrying, it was my first and last experience. Is there any chance of 17 months negative become positive later?. Really I am worrying, kindly give me a answer. Do I need to test again?
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Yes HIV test done 17 months post exposure is conclusive & you are negative for HIV. There is no chance of you being positive in future after being negative 17 months after exposure. Normally HIV virus takes 3-6 months from exposure to be positive in blood.
In future use protection when having sexual activity with an unknown person.
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes HIV test done 17 months post exposure is conclusive & you are negative for HIV. There is no chance of you being positive in future after being negative 17 months after exposure. Normally HIV virus takes 3-6 months from exposure to be positive in blood.
In future use protection when having sexual activity with an unknown person.
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
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