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Q: AIDS show up on a test ?

asked by: ForeverDreaming0712 on March 19th, 2004

New User

How long does it take for aids to show up on a test?

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homerx

replied on June 4th, 2008

Moderator

3 months

kiklis2k

replied on June 8th, 2008

Experienced User

aids and hiv

only a hiv infection shows up after 3 months on a blood test. however, it takes years to develop to aids.

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homerx

replied on June 9th, 2008

Moderator

Re: aids and hiv

kiklis2k wrote:

only a hiv infection shows up after 3 months on a blood test. however, it takes years to develop to aids.

right, sorry I misunderstood. respect

unknown88

replied on September 21st, 2008

Supporter

3 months is the usual time frame but remember getting retested after 6 months is recommended.

homerx

replied on September 21st, 2008

Moderator

right

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