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sparky84
After 1 year of thought exposure took a rapid test at the doctor's office and it came back negative. I am also on Valtrex for herpes. Can valtrex effect the results, should i retest again?
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sparky84
Thank you for your comment and for your help :-). I will not test again and move on like Teak and you said.
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Lancome
1 year post-exposure is conclusive. You are HIV negative. Move on.
Valtrex will NOT affect the conclusiveness of your HIV test results.
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