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The CDC says there is a 5% false negative rate for the tests these performers have received to date.



What tests are you talking about? It sounds like the error rate from a Western Blot test (an old one).

AIM uses a PCR test which is completely different. Public health agencies use Western Blot (I think they still do) for reasons of cost.

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The CDC says it takes 6 months to drop that 5% false negative rate down to 1%.


It's quite a bit better than that, especially if you're willing to pay extra for a PCR test. Country health departments typically aren't.
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