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Risk and HIV Testing
About two years ago, I was exposed to unprotected oral and protected anal. I know most would not recommed testing in this situation, but it is causing me severe anxiety since I have had probably six colds and a throat infection in the past year. I have ordered the Home Access HIV test. I am terrified of a false positive. Would having a throat infection two weeks ago and recently taking antibiotics cause a false positive. Also, I had a flu vaccine and an H1N1 vaccine back in late December. Has enough time passed to rule out this affecting the test? Thanks!
You can take a rapid test and if that comes back negative than you are in the clear.
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