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Hiv screening

2017-08-20 04:18:42
Doctor, I took a CMIA test for hiv after 7 months of exposure (I had a previous finger prick which I think an exposure. So Due to anxiety I took this hiv test). Is this method advisable/reliable at this period. Please clarify. Thanks.
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Yes, it is reliable. Get a test done from government approved ART CENTER, ICTC test. If it turn out to be negetive it final and confirmed.

Answered2017-08-20 07:23:49

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