HIV Testing

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Vicki Cartman
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by Vicki Cartman on Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:27 pm

HIV Testing

Some one suggested that i should take an HIV test. Do I need to take a test myself if my partner just tested negative?

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Dr Steve Taylor
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by Dr Steve Taylor on Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:39 pm

Re: HIV Testing

It's always a good idea to take an HIV test particularly if you have put yourself at risk. Unfortunately you cannot use your partners test results to interpret your own HIV status.
You can only know if you have HIV by taking your own test.

You could be HIV-positive and your partner has just been lucky so far. You need to know your status to protect yourself and your partner in the future.

If your partner has just tested HIV-positive, you could still be HIV-negative, even if you have had unprotected sex. You need your own test results.

Hope that helps

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