Erika H. asked
I've read that HIV-2 is extremely rare and can take longer to detect than HIV-1, sometimes up to 9 or 12 months. I had a negative Ag/Ab HIV test at 6 months post exposure, but I'm worried about the rare HIV-2 window period. How long before I can conclusively rule out both HIV-1 and HIV-2?
July 27th, 2024
Charles S. answered
HIV-2 is indeed rare, with 99.8% of HIV cases being HIV-1 worldwide. Current HIV tests include both ...
July 27th, 2024
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