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My hiv test after 6 month is negative , test was Elisa but doctor is telling me to test after 1 year , then it will be conclusive , I am totally terrified please help me. Is 6 month window period not enough?
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Hello Date and time of exposure Dr.K Verma MBBS General physician and Consultant Physician and Specialist in  HIV/AIDS with sexually Transmitted Disease  or sex related issues.      
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That’s not necessary. 6 month is enough to conclude
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