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Reliability of test in Africa

I tested negative for HIV 1 and 2 at 4,6 and 3.2 months,symthoms still persist my doctor as me to come back for test at 6 month,that six month is when result can be conclusive, as am in lagos nigeria,our test might not be as high sentitive as those ones in united states and uk,the test was rapid test for hiv 1 & 2,
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Thank you Rainlover and lou,certainly am going for mr routine medical check up in day time, am happy I don't have the deadly virus
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if you are having health concerns, see your dr to find the cause...it's NOT hiv related.
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Great to know that,am happy now,thank you rainlover,my fear was at at six month my result will change,then my symthoms might be due to something else?
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Yes,it's 3 months all around the world.
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Even in Africa the window period is 3 month?thanks
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The tests are reliable and you have a conclusive result.
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