Negative Aids Test Result What Does It Mean

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I was with someone who had passed away from AIDS but my test results keep coming back negative, it's been eight years since last contact.Does that mean I'm okay or it just as't showed up in my blood yet.

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Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Eight years? You can get a reliable HIV test after 8 months! If you test negative, that means you were not infected in that encounter, fortunate soul. It's time to move on. Continue to take care of yourself and protect yourself from HIV... Read more »

I tested negative for hiv does this also mean im negative for aids?

Im a little confused...If you test negative for hiv does that mean you also do not have aids?... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

my husband of 7years took a hiv test and was negative so this means i shouldnt worry

My husband took an hiv test we have been together for over 7 years and havent ever used protection... Read more »

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Negative test results are no longer valid...

Posted by dsaklad

Negative test results are no longer valid if there's another sexual contact.

Besides AIDS HIV acquired immune deficiency syndrome human immunodeficiency virus
it would be a good idea to for both sex partners to get tested together for the other
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For anyone worried about false negative results.

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how reassuring is a negative result by 7/2 weeks?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am a female and I had unprotected sex with a man who ejaculated inside me, he gave me ghonorrea because of this which is already cured, however I am still waiting for my conclusive HIV test.

Being unable to find the man and get him tested, I have... Read more »

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