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One last question

Dr.i know you have helped me on here before , and it is greately appreciated.. I have taken five in home oraquick test , all which resulted in negative , after five months.. But here within the last three weeks I have have two small ulsers on my gums. Could this be relevant or is this normal and my anxiety is getting me !! I followed the directions on the test very closely .. One more time helping me with this I'll put it behind me thank you!!!
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239123 tn?1267647614
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Test results always overrule symptoms, as long as testing is done sufficiently long after the last possible exposure -- i.e 4-6 weeks, depending on the specific test(s) done.  Your multiple, mostly unnecessary HIV tests results absolutely prove that these symtpoms, or any others you may develop anytime in your life, are not due to HIV from the exposure 5 months ago.

I'm not going to discuss it further.  Move on without worry.  See your doctor if the ulcers or other symptoms continue and/or you remain concerned. But forget HIV:  not possible.

Regards--  HHH, MD
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Thank you sir I understand .. It was greately appreciated!!!
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