Should I Continue To Test For Hiv After 9 Months

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Possible multiple sclerosis risk - should I continue HIV testing out to 12 months?

Dear Dr. Bob, Over six months ago I had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a guy of unknown status at my college. It was my first time having sex. I got an HIV test at 3 weeks (blood), 4 mo. 3 weeks (rapid oral), and then for a final time at...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No additional HIV testing is warranted. You are definitively and conclusively HIV negative.Dr. Bob... Read more »

13 months negative ab test but still worried ( CONTINUED: NOW MONTH 15 )

Dr Bob , thank you for your time.I seem to fnd myself comming back with my health concerns... Read more »

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HIV Testing (3 MONTHS VS, 6 MONTHS TESTING )

Hello to my favorite doctor in the world,I have a question about HIV testing. In a couple recent... Read more »

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Tested poz early this month

Posted by thevillebear, 7 Replies

Being a gay man I have a HIV test every six months.
The last one was positive I am 37 and really let my guard up being my age and not being positive.
I was infected by someone who was unaware they were positive so I really harbor no ill will towards... Read more »

"New" test or "Old" test/ (3 months or 6 months)

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I found the following online-

QUESTION- It is just overwhelming when you have to wait 6 months [for conclusive HIV results]. Different Internet sites say different things about the window period. thebody.com states 3 months is a conclusive point,... Read more »

Will fear ever end???/testing at 4 months

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've tried my best to shake loose of the HIV worry since testing negative on a PCR and an ELISA at 3 months. Staying away from this board and taking a two week vacation far away from the Internet was part of my strategy. But I have to admit, HIV... Read more »

I tested positive two months ago

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I'm a 36yr GWM who tested HIV positive 2 months ago. The shock was enough to blow me away. My doctor settled me down and told me not to worry(right). He said that since I haven't had any serious illness that I must still be in the early stages. Well... Read more »

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