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I received a cut from a razor at a salon and bled. one month after that i went for a test and then repeated one after a total of 86 days. both NEGATIVE. everybody says three months which is 90 days. Since i repeated it after 86 days; can 4 days change my fate? do i need another test? please help
Dear Ambuzz:
Peace. Contracting HIV would require contact with fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, or breast milk from an infected person. I don't know how a cut from a razor would put you at significant risk in the first place; HIV testing at 86 days certainly seems sufficient to confirm you are not infected.
Go to www.avert.org or www.thebody.com for more information on how HIV is transmitted and how to reduce your risk, and be secure with your 86 day result.
Best to you and yours,
Terry
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Terry B
Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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