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Ask the Experts about Mental Health and HIV
Is it possible
Aug 28, 2008
Dr. Horwath,
I am three months pregnant, and just had an HIV test. It came back negative, but I had never nbeen tested prior to this. My husband and I have been together for three and a half years, so I have not had sex with anyone else (nor has he)in AT LEAST that time frame. Should I totally trust the negative result?
Someone very close to me died from this disease, so I know how severe it is. Should I feel reassured from this negative result that I am not sick?
Response from Dr. Horwath
The HIV test is extremely sensitive, accurate and reliable. Yes, you should feel reassured from this negative result.
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