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Testing Period for HIV

2016-09-12 07:16:41
When should one get tested for HIV and STDs which can be considered conclusive? His exposure was low-risk (only receiving oral, no penetration). Please guide.
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You can test after 3 months

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After exposure 3 months is the window period. ...means 3 months will be taken by the antibodies to get appear in blood. ...so after 3 months from exposure do antibody test like Elisa

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