Hiv 4th gen test negative after 2 years of unprotected sexual exposure but I heard that it can take upto three years for any test to detect hiv after infection. Is it true?

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Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician8yrs exp

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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. The time between when a person may have been exposed to hiv and when a test can tell for sure whether they have the virus is called the window period. The window period varies from person to person and depends on the type of test used to detect hiv. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

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