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How Can HIV Infection Be Diagnosed?

Hi ..if you can help me i will tanke you very much i am not very good in english..almost 14 years i live in hell..i want to know is it possible to have hiv for 14 years without symptom..my story is about 14 years ago i was walking in the street and suddenly felt someone acurpuncuate a needle in my arm..from that time i live in hell frighting that i have hiv..i have read many sites that tell to ten years it will turn to aids but i havd no symptom for 14 years..i am afraid to take the test ..thanke you..
Mon, 16 Oct 2017
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Dear friend its impossible for anyone to have HIV and no symptoms and negative tests. You should get HIV rapid test done to rule out any infection, the chances are almost nil.

The fear you developed when you felt someone stick needle in your arm and you might develop HIV is due to anxiety only. But in most cases of HIV infection acute symptoms are seen with in 4 weeks. If you are symptoms free for 14 years then you are safe. Remain relaxed.

Thanks and take care
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How Can HIV Infection Be Diagnosed?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Dear friend its impossible for anyone to have HIV and no symptoms and negative tests. You should get HIV rapid test done to rule out any infection, the chances are almost nil. The fear you developed when you felt someone stick needle in your arm and you might develop HIV is due to anxiety only. But in most cases of HIV infection acute symptoms are seen with in 4 weeks. If you are symptoms free for 14 years then you are safe. Remain relaxed. Thanks and take care