HIV testing

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HIV testing

Asked for Male, 27 Years

Hello I have had a rapid test (autotest vih) at 4 weeks and 3 and a half months and a similar test but in a clinic at 4 months all became negative. I have descoit lupus and I wanted to know if I should test again or not. and should i trust the rapid tests? I have heard that tests can give false positives with some autoimmunes. can they also give false negative results too? i also want to know if one should test for hiv after protected sex. or not.

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Dr. Murthy P S Sexologist 43 yrs exp Kurnool · Accepted Answer

Dr. Murthy P S

Sexologist 43 yrs exp Kurnool

FALSE NEGATIVE IS RARE Relax. Proper condom wear prevents it.

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