5 Questions
What test is recommended for detecting HIV infection in infants older than 1 month of age?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Why may ELISA test not be accurate in detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers up to 24 months of age?
Presence of transplacentally received antibodies
What can cause false positivity in ELISA tests for HIV in infants?
Presence of maternal antibodies
In severe HIV infection, what happens to the platelet count?
Increases
Which test is more accurate for detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers based on the information provided?
PCR test
Test your knowledge on laboratory and diagnostic testing for HIV infection in infants, including the use of PCR and ELISA tests. Learn about the challenges of detecting HIV in infants through these diagnostic methods.
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