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Conclusive Evidence Regarding PEP and the Window Period for HIV Testing?
I have read conflicting opinions regarding whether PEP extends the "window period" for HIV antibodies to appear. Is there any conclusive research? It seems reasonable that if PEP slows the replication HIV, it would take the immune system longer to...Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
...system's ability to produce anti-HIV antibodies. This is a completely separate process. If you follow the recommended post-PEP HIV testing guidelines, your results will be completely reliable and accurate! It really is just that... Read more »HIV Testing and Window period
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