Hiv Test

[Wildia]

I was exposed to HIV. I had a HIV antibody and antigen test 5 years later. ( Blood sample) . It came back negative.

I am aware that there is a 3 month window period..
But my question is... Would there still be HIV antibodies (antibodies that the blood test will pick up) in the body after 5 years of exposure ?? (assuming u were HIV positive).
Thank you.

[Wildia]

Thank you RainLover71...

[RainLover71]

Yes there will always be antibodies present.

[Wildia]

Thank you for your information..when someone diagnosed with AIDS. it is still HIV antibodies in their body? I just want to know more about HIV and AIDS.. And I feel grateful that my result negative..

[RainLover71]

You will always test positive on an HIV test if you have HIV,even 20 years later.

[Wildia]

its mean that hiv antibodies will in your body forever when u diagnosed with hiv positive? so, i don't need to worry anymore because my result negative right?

[Teak]

Had you been infected, the answer would be yes. You don't have an HIV concern.