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chrisbadmushroom

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reasons doctors test
#228945 - 07/26/07 08:02 PM

I was just wondering what some of the reasons doctors decide to test for hiv you know besides oral thrush like blood values (low or hight cbc hemoglobin, vitamin, testosterone deficiencies ) any input would be appreciated

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Florida69

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#228957 - 07/27/07 10:48 AM

Chris in the state of Florida you have to request an HIV test, and sign a piece of paper saying so. So, if you would like your doctor to formally test you, you have to request an HIV test. I know it is silly, but that is the law. D

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