Testing Period for HIV

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

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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Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 15 yrs exp Kolkata

You can test after 3 months

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Dr. Sanjay Erande Sexologist 18 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sanjay Erande

Sexologist 18 yrs exp Pune

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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