Where To Get Tested For Hiv In Dfw

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Looking for an HIV specialist in DFW

I am having trouble finding a true ID Doctor that specializes in HIV. I am in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Can you help? I do not feel that my current ID doctor is as knowledgable about recent HIV developments/treatments. Thanks....

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

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Thanks for your post.There are several excellent HIV specialists in the DFW region- start with your local AIDS service organization ( <a href="http://asofinder.com" target=_new>ASO Finder</a> ) or the <a... Read more »

pos. person on meds testing neg. possible? (HIV ANTIBODY TEST VERSUS HIV VIRAL LOAD TEST)

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HIV Test validity (Geodesic Meditech HIV TEST YOURSELF test kit )

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Testing for Hiv-accuracy of test after Exposure!!!

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Anyone please help with this one!! IF you had a possible exposure to Hiv, how long Before Tests will pick up the infection, and how accurate are the rapid Hiv tests against the Elisa tests? If you are Elisa negative at 8 weeks after infection and 12... Read more »

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Hi everyone. I have a question that is driving me nuts and was wondering if anyone could help me. I was tested for HIV in April 2000 with a negative result. The anxiety continues but this is not a "window" question. I am trying to find out if I was... Read more »

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