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4 Years After H.i.v Diagnosis, I'm Told I Was Given A False Positive But I've Been On Bictarvy Daily For All This Time! How Is This Possible

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Barstow, CA
February 26
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A myHIVteam Member

Fantastic news on the one hand, but extremely concerning that unnecessary treatment for four years has led to kidney damage.

I would have thought that a doctor would do a second confirmatory HIV antibody test if any person tested positive (to exclude the very small risk of a false positive). This is standard practice in the UK.

February 27
A myHIVteam Member

Oh I'm greatful! Believe u me, But I now have kidney damage. Miracles still exist

February 26
A myHIVteam Member

Yes...I've been tested every year for almost 4 years!

February 26
A myHIVteam Member

So you have been on meds for for years and your neg? Didn't they ever do follow up blood work ??? That's crazy

February 26

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