Do I Have HIV? / Re: Failure to move on
« Last post by Jim Allen on Today at 01:30:37 am »My question can HIV antibodies test fail to detect HIV after 3 years.
The short answer is "no"
Look if you test correctly, so outside of the window period with a blood-draw (lab) HIV antibody test a non-reactive result is considered conclusive unless you had ongoing exposures, are undergoing chemo or are on your deathbed.
this yeaŕ I found someone.
Congrats and i'll mention the same thing I always do when someone says they are in a relationship;
If you engage in condomless sex with your partner, you are obviously at risk of acquiring HIV. In relationships, condomless sex is often based on trust or past test results; however, this does not prevent HIV, so if condomless sex does occur, you should consider testing more frequently.
Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV and get vaccinated against HPV, Hepatitis A & B.
Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.
Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.
Kind regards
Jim
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