A Pre-Relationship HIV Test Revealed an Unexpected Result

Last year, a woman I had met asked us to take HIV tests before becoming intimate. I agreed and went with her to a nearby health centre. My result was negative, while hers came back positive. We went to another hospital for a second test, and her result was positive again. The experience made me feel that getting tested before intimacy had protected me. A positive screening result should be followed up with a health professional for confirmation and care.

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