Whoever answered my question "tested negative for years...now tests positive", thank you. Unfortunately, although it gave valuable information, it did not answer my question.
My question is...if antibodies take 12-16 weeks to develop after exposure, and blood tests test for antibodies, then how is it possible to test negative multiple times over the years, then test positive about an exposure twenty years ago. I don't understand why the antibodies didn't show up until now (the last two people I've been in relationships with recently tested negative) Is it possible to be exposed and contagious for years with no symptoms AND negative blood work. That is what my gynocologist says is possible
