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...risky behavior and that you were not exposed to any HIV-infected fluids. The only way to know for sure whether you have been infected is to get tested. You should wait for 3 months after a possible exposure. Then get an HIVblood test (see Fact Sheet 102 ). You might feel that you have been exposed toHIV by sharing needles, an accident, or unsafe sexual activity. In these cases, talk to your health care provider immediately .
Make an appointment with your doctor, tell them when you might have been exposed, and get an HIV blood test. Keep in mind, timing matters. No test can detect an HIV infection immediately after you contract it. It may take up to 12 weeks for HIV antibodies to become detectable in your blood. If you receive a negative result on your first test, ask your doctor if and when you should schedule a follow-up test.