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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 .
Marins. Quick question here, how soon can you get tested for the most common viral / bacterial STDs after a possible exposure? I have seen anything from 10 days to 4 weeks. I'm at about 2.5 weeks now since my exposure and while I need to wait for HIV I would like to get the other STD testing out of the way in the event I did catch something I can get treatment sooner rather than later.