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Q: Do I need to take another HIV Test?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 16th, 2006

Hello Doctor
I am 26 years old; I had a vaginal sex with unknown girl 70 days ago and I used condom during penetration,

But, in order to become sure about my health,
I took a HIV Test and the result was:
HIV antibody Type 1, 2 NEGETIVE
Is it necessary to take the test again?!
Thanks a lot for your consideration

Replies(2)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on October 23rd, 2006

HIV, Aids Answer A1669

If you haven’t experienced any risky behavior (unprotected sex of any type, using a common needle for injecting a drug, any unprotected contact with another’s blood) in the past 6 months... you don’t need another test.

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