5 Questions
Which test is most accurate for detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
What is the typical finding in the platelet count of a patient with severe HIV infection?
Increased above 500,000
Which of the following statements about CD4 counts in HIV infection is true?
CD4 counts decrease as HIV infection progresses
What does the term 'transplacentally received antibodies' refer to in the context of HIV testing in infants?
Antibodies acquired from the mother during pregnancy
Which of the following abbreviations represents a diagnostic test for HIV infection?
ELISA
Explore laboratory and diagnostic testing methods for HIV infection in infants, including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Understand the challenges of detecting HIV infection in infants through antibody testing due to transplacentally received antibodies.
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