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anxious for possible infection

8 months ago i had sexual contact with with my friend who was recently diagnosed last month with HIV+. I am worried if i got already infected also. am i infected in that case?
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I'll keep my fingers crossed. I wish you luck.
Share with us when you get your test results.
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186166 tn?1385259382
even though your friend was diagnosed hiv +...keep in mind these two things.  1)your friend could have acquired hiv after you exposure and 2)having sex with someone who is hiv + doesnt mean automatic infection.

test to know your status.
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Go and get tested as soon as possible,you had an extremely high risk exposure and the test you take will be conclusive.I wish you the very best of luck.
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specifically anal sex with no protection at all. i was the giver and my friend the receiver.
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186166 tn?1385259382
sexual "contact" can mean many different things.   please be more specific.
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