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Question

Will I be positive if my partner tested positive?

19 April 2022. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission, PrEP.

I tested negative in early April and my partner girlfriend tested positive.

The last time we had unprotected sex it was January and I also had unprotected sex with another girl in February and the girl tested negative.

Does this mean I’m gonna be positive too since my partner is positive?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

This is a very common Q.

Please see:
https://i-base.info/qa/7308
and
https://i-base.info/guides/testing/how-can-my-partner-test-positive-and-i-test-negative

These links explain why you are very likely to still be HIV negative.

2 comments

  1. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Taku, no you do not need another test. No test is ever 100% accurate.

    After 3 months your test is considered conclusive. Testing after 6 months will provide nothing additional.

  2. Taku •

    Scientifically told every Hiv test after 3months of exposure is 99,97% accuracy.Need to confirm 6months after exposure to be sure.