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beta2 and hiv
I read a medical journal from 1994 saying that beta2 microglobulin can be used as a proxy for hiv infection when hiv tests are not available (90% of hiv+ patients had high levels of beta2). my beta2 is at the low end of the normal spectrum. is it safe to assume that i am hiv- considering that i had a risky exposure approx. 8 years
At this point, any test will be accurate, so go for a HIV ab or ab/ag test and you will now if your are positive or negative.
Studies about HIV have evolved a lot since this virus appear in the early 80, so I don't think it's a good idea to follow articles from the early 90's.
All the best.
Studies about HIV have evolved a lot since this virus appear in the early 80, so I don't think it's a good idea to follow articles from the early 90's.
All the best.
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