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Wats the difference between hiv and std. Im taking elfa test after exposure 85 days. Is this enough for both hiv and std. Or separately to take any test for std. Pls help.
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HIV is a virus. Which causes AIDS. STD means sexually transmitted disease. There are many tests for that.
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That ELFA test will only tell you about your HIV status it can not comment other more than 25 Sexually transmitted infection.
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STDs are 20 infections, HIV is one of them. Different STDs have different tests. HIV test will not tell you anything about HIV. Wait for another 5 days. Do HIV, HBsAg, VDRL, Urine routine tests Take Private Consult.
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