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Hi sir. One doctor told me hiv ofter many years become positive. It is true. Only single unprotected vaginal sex exposure no further exposure what is the hiv windowperiod. Some say Dr. 3 months Some say Dr. 6 months Some say Dr. 1 year. Some say many years. What is the truth. 17 months post exposure hiv 4th generation alere combo negative. It is conclusive. In future can change my result.
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Window period varries from 45 to 90 days. After that if tested then it will show in the tests. Even after 17 months if reports are negative then its conclusive and no further test needed. You are HIV negative. Thanks.
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6 month is final.
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