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Questions and Answers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

  • How can I tell if I'm infected with HIV? | En EspaƱol
  • Should I get tested?
  • How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?
  • How do HIV tests work?
  • If I test HIV negative, does that mean that my sex partner is HIV negative also?
  • What if I test positive for HIV?
  • I'm HIV positive. Where can I get information about treatment?
  • Where can I get tested for HIV infection?
  • What is CDC doing to get more people tested for HIV?
  • Why does CDC recommend HIV screening for all pregnant women?

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