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is it true??

Some people do have a genetic mutation call CCR5 delta-32 deletion, which protects them against most types of HIV (but not all)
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Only HIV 1.
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thanks again
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You need to quit pursuing this and invest in condoms instead.  For one, like Teak said, the tests can be expensive, and also, getting a POS result on the test does not guarantee you would not become infected, it just could reduce the likelihood (up to 70% in some people).

Just buy condoms and use protection....if you discover you have this gene mutation, it is not license to engage in risky behavior.
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its still hard to believe
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Thank you
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Your doctor would know.
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do you know what is test called? is it avaiable in uk ?
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Expensive blood tests and it is very rare.
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seriously?  still safe for hiv 1? how are we gonna know that if the person is or not ?
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