Following unprotected sex with a guy you met at a party, you are now worried about what you might have been exposed to during this episode.Ten days later, you talk to your doctor about getting an HIV test.What is the doctor's response?

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It typically takes several weeks for the immune system to produce enough HIV antibodies to be detectable through testing. The earliest tests may be able to detect HIV antibodies after 2-4 weeks, but the most accurate results are obtained after 4-6 weeks. Therefore, testing at 10 days is too soon, and the doctor would likely advise waiting a few more weeks before getting tested. Options A and B are not correct because HIV infection can be asymptomatic for many years and antibiotics cannot cure HIV. Option D is also incorrect as the incidence of HIV infection is still a significant public health concern and any exposure should be taken seriously.

Following Unprotected Sex with a Guy You Met at a Party