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I moved on but now worried again

6 years ago I had broken condom with a prostitute. I had several rapid tests (maybe 8 times) came back negative the last one was 6 years after. I was concern about the quality of Rapid test since I'm living in Cambodia and I think the government can afford only cheap tests, all tests were free of charge (Alere Determine).

My questions:
1. Can a Rapid test consider conclusive, or do I need a better test at paid clinic?
2. I got married 2 years ago, now I have a baby boy and recently on his back I see 3 big spots of skin rash  and no one can tell what it is. That is the reason that make me worried very much. I'm worried alot more than myself now.
3. Is there any tiny chance that Rapid tests were false? maybe I have week antibody.
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An HIV Duo test is 100 percent definitive at 4 weeks or more past exposure. According to Dr. Handsfield, Dr. Hook (HIV Experts) and many other experts.
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anyone?
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So you mean rapid tests are not accurate?
The guideline here is 6 months.
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Hello,
A test done at a clinic is accurate and everyone who questions his status should prodeed with such a test. Now about your incident you could confirm the negative result of your rapid tests. I am sure that everything will be fine.
Take care
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